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Motor Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a motor you designed or tested that did not meet its targets. How did you find the cause?

What they are checking: Honest problem solving through hands-on testing, which this team does in-house.

Tell me about working closely with electrical or firmware engineers on motor control.

What they are checking: Whether they see the motor and its controller as one system rather than separate parts.

What would you do

You are working with a global motor team in another time zone and you disagree on a design choice. How do you work it out?

What they are checking: Collaboration with global teams using data instead of rank or distance to settle disagreements.

How do you plan a test to prove a motor will survive the abuse a jobsite tool sees?

What they are checking: Thinking about durability, stall events and real-world use beyond lab ratings.

About the work

Walk me through how you would size a brushless motor for a new cordless tool given a torque and speed target.

What they are checking: Core motor design reasoning that links stack length, windings and magnets to performance on a fixed battery voltage.

How do you trade off efficiency, power density and cost in a motor design for a handheld tool?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that users feel weight and runtime, so every gain has a cost elsewhere.

What analysis tools have you used for electromagnetic or thermal simulation, and how much do you trust their results?

What they are checking: Experience with FEA and the judgment to check simulation against test data.

How do you manage motor heating in a tool that runs under heavy load in a closed housing?

What they are checking: Thermal thinking about winding temperature, airflow and protecting the magnets from demagnetization.

How do you design a motor so it can be built consistently on a production line?

What they are checking: Design for manufacturing awareness around winding, lamination stacking and magnet insertion.

What would you check if a prototype motor shows more noise and vibration than expected?

What they are checking: Knowledge of cogging, torque ripple, balance and bearing issues.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Motor Engineer II INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in a mix of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to design and develop leadership in motor capabilities. We create Best-in-Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive hands-on testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and cross-functional agility. Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE. The Motor Engineer II will collaborate with local cross-functional, Global Motor Engineering, and Operations teams to create and execute test plans to verify motor performance and thermal limits per project requirements. You will develop and apply a platform-based mindset to motor designs to ensure consistent and efficient mass-produced Milwaukee motors and products around the world. You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: · Working independently to design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot motors for mid to high-level complexity projects. · Work directly with external suppliers to research and investigate new technologies · Directly support creation of, and drive a roadmap for motor technology · Self-manage and track your projects, contributions of design, and test workflows to ensure project adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes Create test plans for motor components and assemblies within scope of the project. · Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems. · Conduct hands-on experiments of power tools, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data. · Perform root cause failure analysis on motor failures. · Provide candid and effective communications up, down and across the organization on progress, barrier removal and escalation of business risks/opportunities. · Role model Milwaukee Tool’s culture while providing technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching junior Engineers. · Work with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection on existing projects and providing input into future product needs. · Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations. · Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools. · Design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI. What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: · Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. · 2+ years of experience in a design related role. · Familiarity with one or more of the following: Basic motor theory of Brushless and Brushed PMDC and AC motors; Electromagnetic analysis and motor design; Motor construction and assembly; Motor component design and manufacturing methods; FEA and CAD · Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement, and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment. · Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic. · Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international). Other TOOLS we prefer you to have: · Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field. · Experience with motors in a related industry. · Proficiency with FEA and/or CAD. We provide these great perks and benefits: · Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. · Generous 401 (K) savings plan. · Education assistance. · On-site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service. · And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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