Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer II
Job Description
Job Description:
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.
As an Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer II, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced manufacturing software and controls solutions with a strong focus on global platform development and cross-site standardization. This role is responsible for driving scalable, reusable solutions that are adopted across manufacturing sites while influencing technical direction and alignment across AME, IT, and operations teams. You will play a critical role in executing the Global Software and Connectivity Platforms strategy, acting as a technical leader and key partner in driving global adoption, governance, and long-term platform success, with the opportunity to grow into a lead role supporting global platform direction.
Summary
This role is a critical member of the Global Software and Connectivity Platforms team, responsible for leading execution and adoption of scalable solutions across manufacturing sites while developing into a key technical leader supporting global platform strategy and direction.
Your Impact:
Design and deploy controls, software, and electrical systems in manufacturing
Lead execution of global software and connectivity platform initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites
Drive commissioning, validation (FAT/SAT), and multi-site deployment of standardized solutions
Contribute to and own components of scalable global software platforms and reusable architectures
Develop machine-to-system connectivity (PLC, IPC, databases, MES) aligned to global platform standards
Enable real-time data integration into manufacturing and enterprise systems to support global visibility and decision-making
Implement digital poka-yoke and process enforcement solutions aligned with platform strategy
Drive adoption of global standards across sites by influencing site AME, IT, and operations leaders
Support high-complexity engineering and platform initiatives with feasibility, architecture input, and cost analysis
Collaborate across global teams and suppliers to ensure alignment to platform direction and successful deployment at scale
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
Agility — Embraces change and thrives in evolving global platform strategy
Passionate and Energetic — Driven to deliver scalable, high-impact global solutions
Entrepreneurial — Ownership of platform initiatives and drives adoption beyond direct authority
Drive for Results — Executes and delivers across multiple sites and stakeholders
Team Oriented — Leads through influence across global teams and functions
Delivery — Translates strategy into execution with measurable global impact
Influence & Leadership — Ability to align and influence site leaders and stakeholders
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related)
3–5 years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing software
Experience with text-based, LabVIEW, or PLC programming
Experience working across teams or functions to deliver solutions
Experience with manufacturing documentation (theory of operation, schematics, manuals)
Software source control
Preferred Experience:
Experience developing & deploying scalable software solutions across multiple sites
Experience influencing or working with global stakeholders (AME, IT, operations)
Data connectivity, MES, or manufacturing software systems
Machine-to-database integration, industrial communication protocols
Robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation
HMI development and configuration
Database and data-driven application experience
Understanding of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and error-proofing
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Industrial automation experience
Experience supporting or leading global deployments or standardization efforts
Working Conditions
Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required
10-20% (includes domestic and international travel for machine and/or concept evaluations)
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.