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Design Engineer

Centennial, CO · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Design Engineer Contract | 6+ Months 30 + Opening with one of My Aerospace client Top Skill Sets: * Aero design * Landing gear * Hydraulics * Structural assessments * Weight assessments * Integration

Design Engineer

Muskego, WI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Northern Gear & Machining is looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs and ...

Design Engineer

Muskego, WI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Northern Gear & Machining is looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning concepts into accurate, manufacturable designs and ...

Timken Gears and Services - Philadelphia Gear has a current opening for a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer designs and analyzes gear drive systems and components for Industrial and Marine ...

Timken Gears and Services - Philadelphia Gear has a current opening for a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer designs and analyzes gear drive systems and components for Industrial and Marine ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract gear design engineer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Design Engineer II - Power Tools, P & E

Milwaukee Tool

Brookfield, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Design Engineer
Job Description:
Design Engineer II - Electrical/Plumbing Development (P&E)
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 Plumbing & Electrical (P&E) Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions to change 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 highly specific solutions to reduce strain and increase efficiency on the jobsite. 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 Design Engineer II is a member of a cross-functional team working in a fast-paced environment to innovate and bring to life new products from conception to production. You will design, test, and create design solutions to meet consumer requirements.
You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
  • Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:

  • Mechanical stress analysis, material and heat treatment selection, tolerance and fit analyses, lubrication, gear design, statics and dynamics, vibration, hydraulics systems, and a variety of machine element designs

  • Evaluate product design relative to material selection, cost, and reliability.

  • Participate in field research with Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Technicians and other professional users that leverage our highly specific products to complete their jobs.

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

  • Work as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.

  • Maintain regular communication with manufacturing and other global cross-functional team members to track projects to ensure adherence to schedule.

  • Interact with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection and developing part/product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.

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

  • Independently develop, write, and analyze test requests with the Milwaukee Tool Test Laboratory.

  • 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field.

  • 2+ years of experience in related design field.

  • Proficiency in GD&T and CAD.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.

  • Experience in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Power Point.

  • Willingness to learn skill sets outside primary discipline.

  • Ability to travel 10% of the time is required (travel includes Domestic and International).

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
  • 2+ year of design experience in a related industry.

  • Electro-Mechanical exposure.

  • Willingness to learn skill sets outside primary discipline.

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.