Reliability Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Reliability Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's manufacturing, food processing, power generation, and heavy industrial sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level maintenance engineer to senior systems reliability manager. The busiest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, where established employers such as Rockwell Automation, Kohler Co., and We Energies maintain significant engineering workforces. Predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and process reliability for capital equipment are the specialties Wisconsin employers ask for most consistently. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for utilizing engineering skills to contribute to the development and qualification of power tool products. The Reliability Engineer defines the test methods, analytical processes and product requirements necessary to deliver durable, disruptive, and market-leading 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 and equipment under development.
Strong candidates will bring attention to detail, accountability, and broad experiences in systems engineering, test development, validation, and data acquisition/analytics to the development team. The candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment, executing various reliability and quality engineering deliverables, with excellent visibility and opportunities to grow. The senior engineer will also mentor and support less experienced engineers in technical development.
This role will support complex plumbing, electrical, HVACR and mechanical trades power tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Product Development
- Be a subject matter expert in the development team with respect to test methods, product requirements, user needs, and data analytics
- Manage user needs and design requirements from collaboration with product management and participation in user research
- Collaborate with design engineers and marketing to define product specifications with respect to reliable life, durability, quality, features, and other user needs
- Design experimental and analytical techniques to improve development, testing and qualification efforts
- Interact with global engineers, suppliers, manufacturing, distribution and service partners that support the product development process
- Proactively identify risks through critical thinking, data analysis, design reviews, and test results
- Track and support multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool quality expectations
Testing and Analysis
- Develop new test methods and repeatable procedures which global test labs can follow to evaluate product performance against user and design requirements
- Effectively document test plans, procedures, schedule and risk mitigation plans
- Support creation of complex test fixtures, GR&R, and correlation studies that meet project cost and schedule
- Execute robustness tests to ensure our products are Nothing but HEAVY DUTY
- Perform data analysis, post-processing, and visualization of test data, reliability growth and demonstration
- Summarize test results with statistical techniques and present concise, logical, written and/or verbal conclusions
- Ensure timely failure reporting and drive root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventative actions with all stakeholders
Leadership
- Coach and support other engineers through power tool development process and reliability engineering deliverables
- Create guidelines and best practices to enable reliability engineering efficiency across the business
- Guide multidisciplinary teams through complex design tradeoffs, broadscale issue management, and leadership alignment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or related engineering field with 5 or more years of experience in product development, systems, reliability, test, and/or quality roles
- Experience with or desire to learn:
- Analytical problem-solving skills and statistical application in areas such as Design of Experiments, sampling techniques, regression, reliability, FMEAs, hypothesis testing, etc.
- Test development and design verification and validation. Experience with HALT, accelerated life and other reliability test methods a plus
- Life data analysis, reliability distributions, and related software (e.g. Minitab, Reliasoft Weibull++)
- Hands-on data acquisition systems, data analytics, and related software (e.g. Python, nCode Glyphworks, Dewesoft)
- Systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management and proven ability to lead a primary function within a project team
- 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 and the equipment used is a plus
- Ability to travel 5-10% (includes both domestic and international)
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required
- Demonstrated experience with FMEA, RCM, or reliability-centered maintenance methodologies
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent systems
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools including vibration analysis and thermography
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
- Professional Engineer licensure or Certified Reliability Engineer credential preferred
Reliability Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in Wisconsin?
Most reliability engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. From there, candidates typically build experience in maintenance or manufacturing engineering before moving into reliability-focused positions. The Certified Reliability Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality strengthens applications, and professional engineers working in Wisconsin must hold a license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin reliability engineer roles are posted by Milwaukee Tool, Techtronic Industries Co., and Team TTI and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's dense base of industrial manufacturers, utilities, and food and beverage producers means consistent demand from both large multinationals and regional employers with long-standing Wisconsin operations.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Brookfield, and Waukesha are the Wisconsin cities with the most reliability engineer openings. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of manufacturing headquarters, industrial equipment companies, and utilities, while Green Bay's large food processing and paper industry base and Madison's mix of energy, biotech, and university-affiliated facilities generate consistent openings outside the main metro.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is fundamentally hands-on, requiring technicians to be present on the plant floor for equipment inspections, data collection, and failure analysis. About 60% of reliability engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in data analysis, reliability modeling, or program management rather than direct asset support roles.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance engineer or process engineer role at a Wisconsin manufacturer, which builds the hands-on equipment knowledge reliability positions require. Large Wisconsin employers such as Rockwell Automation, Graphic Packaging, and we Energies hire new graduates and associate-level engineers into rotational or junior engineering programs. Earning a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credential early signals commitment to the specialty, and candidates who can demonstrate CMMS experience from internships or co-ops stand out from other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location, and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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