
Max Sawa
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Experienced Engineering and Technology Career Coach, R&D Expert
Studied at MIT Sloan
Works at Milwaukee Tool
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Max’s Engineering Qualifications
Experience level: Director
60+ people coached for Engineering
Max has helped clients get into these companies:
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile. With a diverse background in engineering, product design, and technology, I'm here to help you navigate your career in the engineering or tech world. As a Group Manager, I lead an amazing team of R&D Engineers and have gathered a ton of experience across different industries. From managing multidisciplinary teams and designing innovative products to scaling data and machine learning strategies, I've gained a lot of valuable perspectives. I've had the pleasure of coaching many individuals and I'm passionate about helping you reach your career goals. Whether you're aiming for top engineering roles, need help with your resume and interview prep, or want to advance in your current career, I'm here for you. Let's connect and create a personalized plan to get you where you want to be!
Max can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
CAD
Certification
Engineering Design
Freelancing
Interview Prep
Networking Strategy
Problem Solving
Project Management
Research and Development
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Technical Skills
Work Experience

Group Manager, Research and Development
Milwaukee Tool
October 2024 - Present
Build an execute a multi-year research and technology strategy, leading and developing a team of skilled R&D engineers. Deliver technology innovation to the organization and build a foundation for future engineering innovation.

Sr. Manager - Advanced Engineering
Milwaukee Tool
November 2022 - October 2024
Lead the integration of AI, ML, and cloud technologies, transforming product design and development. Scale an innovative IIoT Cloud based data architecture system, enabling ML-ready data. Deliver a wide-breadth technologies that enable deeper product understanding and acceleration of new product development. • Manage a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers. • Identify and filter strategic partnerships, start-up engagements, and joint developments. • Scale Data and AI strategy within and across BU's • Manage RnD Technology portfolio of projects in: Data, AI, Cloud, Advanced Materials, Machine Learning, engineering processes, and other emergent technologies.

Sr. Principal Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
October 2020 - November 2022
Established Data AI technology strategy. Hire, develop, and organize engineering team to execute technology research and development. Deliver engineering solutions through iterative approach, new machine builds, or new process creation. Design and implement IIoT cloud architectures, data architectures, and Machine Learning solutions. Perform data engineering on the edge, and create data pipelines across multiple facilities. Serve as the trusted knowledge bank for emerging technologies and liaison for advanced research institutions.

Sr. Project Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
October 2019 - October 2020
Lead cross-functional project teams to build custom prototyping machines from the ground up. Integrate AI, Robotics, into control systems design. Identify and foster the relationship between external research institutions. Pioneered research in AI, IIoT, Mixed Reality, and other digital technologies.

Project Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
August 2017 - October 2019
Developed new to world products and led cross-functional teams for global engineering projects. Conducted nationwide end user research, and responsible for the concept engineering of multiple product categories. Masonry & Concrete, PACKOUT™ for Power Tool Accessories.

Design Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
August 2015 - August 2017
Advanced engineering and new product development of Power Tool Accessory products. Developed designs from whiteboard sketches to manufacturing, and life-cycled existing products. Drilling & Driving, Hole Saws.

Engineering Intern
Exelon
May 2014 - August 2014
Engineering rotational program with multiple teams (Field Service, New Business, Design Engineering).

Engineering Intern
Archer-Daniels-Midland
May 2013 - August 2013
Protein isolate process optimization, equipment selection, and production system qualification.

Engineering Intern
Woodward MPC
May 2012 - August 2012
Flight deck control systems, developing endurance tests for and designed sub-components for the Gulfstream G700.
Education

MIT Sloan
Artifical Intelligence, Technology Strategy

Bradley University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering | Minor Management and Leadership

National Outdoor Leadership School
Outdoor Education and Leadership, Alaska Wilderness Backpacking
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Overall Rating
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