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Sr Controls Engineer - Model Based Design

Milwaukee Tool

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Brookfield, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Controls Engineer collaborates with engineering teams to design, model, simulate, and implement control algorithms for battery systems and power tool technology. The role works alongside control, electronic, firmware, and systems engineers, contributing across algorithm development, validation, and implementation. It also supports product development through control-system architecture, design reviews, project coordination, and manufacturing-focused design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Model-Based Control DevelopmentMATLABSimulinkClosed-Loop Control TheoryReading Power Electronics SchematicsReading Component Data SheetsProblem SolvingIndependent JudgmentWorking Under PressureOrganizationEfficiencyProcess OrientationVector ControlPulse Width ModulationControl Loop TuningStability AnalysisPlant ModelingSoftware Configuration ManagementDefect TrackingPeer ReviewsEmbedded C/C++Bare-Metal ProgrammingThree-Phase Motor ControlPower Control ApplicationsBattery SystemsDrive SystemsMotor Systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related Field5+ Years Related Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full 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 electrical 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 electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

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 (https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Company/Milwaukee-Story) .

The Senior Controls Engineer will collaborate with various Engineering teams to design, model, simulate, and implement innovative control algorithms for our products. You will join a team of passionate control, electronic, firmware and system engineers to deliver the next breakthroughs in battery systems and power tool technology.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

  • Work to design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms.

  • Develop, analyze, maintain, and document control system architecture.

  • Use modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow.

  • Collaborate with Hardware and Firmware Engineers to optimize and implement next-generation control algorithms.

  • Conduct experiments, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.

  • Peer review software and controls designs/source code.

  • Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and HIL test equipment to validate control algorithms.

  • Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.

  • Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.

  • Develop and apply manufacturing mindset to designs to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.

  • Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 5+ years of related industry work experience.

  • Working knowledge of model-based control development utilizing design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.

  • Working knowledge of closed loop control theory.

  • Ability to read power electronics schematics and component data sheets.

  • 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:

  • Working knowledge of vector control and pulse width modulation techniques.

  • Working knowledge of control loop tuning and stability analysis.

  • Experience developing plant models to simulate physical systems.

  • Experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer reviews.

  • Experience with embedded C/C++, including bare metal programming.

  • Familiarity with three phase motor control and/or power control applications.

  • Familiarity with battery, drive, and motor systems.

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 (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits) .

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Wisconsin median$97–143K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$39–50/hr152 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Controls Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 2,293 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,949 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,185 of the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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