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Sr. Project Engineer - Systems, Reliability and Test

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project where test results forced a schedule change. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Holding data-based positions and helping teams find a path forward.

Tell me about a reliability improvement you drove that had a measurable result.

What they are checking: Whether their reliability work has produced measurable results on real products, not just reports and test plans.

How do you guide less experienced engineers on test design?

What they are checking: Whether they help less experienced engineers learn good test design, as expected of a senior engineer here.

What would you do

How do you manage lab capacity when several projects need testing at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize scarce lab time across projects and explain the tradeoffs to every team affected.

A product fails a system test, but each component passed alone. How do you dig in?

What they are checking: Finding interaction failures that only show up at the system level.

How do you balance thorough testing with fast development cycles?

What they are checking: Judgment on where testing adds value and where it slows teams without need.

About the work

How would you plan reliability and test work for a system of tools, batteries and chargers rather than one product?

What they are checking: Systems thinking about how parts of a platform interact and fail together.

Walk me through how you would build a test plan that covers both product requirements and real jobsite abuse.

What they are checking: Linking requirements to tests that reflect how users actually treat tools.

How do you use reliability data to decide whether a product is ready for launch?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn reliability analysis into a clear go or no-go call that leaders can act on.

How would you make sure a test is repeatable across different labs or technicians?

What they are checking: Whether they standardize test methods so results from different people and labs can be trusted and compared.

How do you keep project stakeholders informed about test progress?

What they are checking: Clear reporting that keeps teams aligned on status and risk.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one. All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive 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 Senior Project Engineer will utilize advanced test development and analysis skills to contribute to the development and qualification of power tool products. This is a hands-on position where the candidate will be required to gain an understanding in the usage and operation of the tools/equipment under development. Throughout a product's development cycle, this position requires strong cross-functional communication, requirements management, data analytics, and hands-on failure analysis to help launch new and exciting solutions that meet user needs. This is a fast-paced environment full of opportunities for innovation in new product test methods. The senior engineer will also mentor and support less experienced engineers in technical development. Duties and Responsibilities • Act as subject matter expert with respect to product testing, reliability, requirements management and warranty analysis for new product designs and engineering changes • Collaborate with design engineers and marketing to define the product specifications with respect to product life, durability, quality, and user needs • Participate in, and conduct, design reviews to showcase project status, risks, and system readiness for testing and verification activities • Develop and execute reliability, design, and validation assessments to support successful product introductions based on data driven evidence • Responsible for ensuring completion of product qualification test plans, including functional, reliability, and durability testing • Develop test procedures and prove out test methods based on new or established product designs to ensure power tools meet customer requirements • Analyze and present product usage and risk assessments utilizing statistical techniques such as Weibull analysis, reliability distributions and stress-strength analysis • Ensure timely failure reporting and perform root cause analysis for issues observed in life testing and/or field use • Occasionally join end user research events to identify "critical to quality" (CtQ) requirements on mechanical and electrical design features • Interact with global engineers, suppliers and manufacturing that participate in product commercialization • Track and support multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence to schedule and the Milwaukee Tool process Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, robotics or other related engineering field • 5 or more years of experience in product development, systems, reliability, test or similar function • Experience including systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management and proven ability to lead a primary function within a project team • Background in test development, verification, data collection and analytics. Experience with HALT and other reliability test methods a plus • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and sound statistical application in areas such as Design of Experiments, sampling techniques, regression, reliability, FMEA, hypothesis testing, etc. • Experience with life data analysis, reliability distributions, and related software is a plus (e.g. Minitab, Reliasoft Weibull++) • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels with creative problem-solving capabilities. • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously • Knowledge / Experience with the phases of residential and commercial construction as well as equipment usage is a plus • Ability to travel 5-10% of the time is required (travel includes Domestic and International) Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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