Engineering Technician

Job Description:

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. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE.

Under the direction of the Engineering Lab Supervisor, the Sr. Engineering Lab Technician will collaborate with engineers, SME’s and cross-functional teams to drive project success. You will oversee lab operations, conduct advanced testing, perform data analysis and mentor junior staff to support engineering initiatives. The senior-level role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards of safety, accuracy and innovation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Specific duties include:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup, execution and analysis of engineering tests, including prototyping, material evaluations, and performance assessments to validate designs and specifications

• Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work performed

• Oversee daily lab operations, including equipment calibration, inventory management and 6s standards

• Collect, document and analyze test data using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems, prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to engineering team

• Diagnose and resolve issues with lab equipment and experimental setups

• Mentor junior technicians and interns on best practices, safety procedures, and technical skills

• Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of lab equipment

• Knowledge of machine component applications and assembly

• Assemble/wire experimental bench top solutions based on minimal engineer input

• Wire production electrical control panels based on wiring schematics

• Participate in the improvement and development of testing and automated machinery

• Agility to multi-task while maintaining efficiency and organization

• Communicate effectively with engineers and technicians

• Contribute to organizational goals and objectives

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations. Estimated yearly travel, 5%. Most trips will be contained into 1 week with possibilities of weekend travel.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds repeatedly to a height of 3-4 feet with possibility to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to learn technical material.

• Ability to be interactive “hands on” with each upcoming engineering project.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field (Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Mechanical) and 7-10 years’ experience or High School Diploma with extensive experience

• Fundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllers

• Fundamental mechanical abilities and hands on experience

• Strong organizational, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Able to use hand tools and power tools

• Ability to solder and wire components

• Knowledge of mechatronics incorporating mechanical, pneumatics, and electrical components

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with LabVIEW, PLCs, safety controllers, IO link

• Basic skills in Electrical and/or Mechanical SolidWorks

• Hands-on fabrication experience i.e. mill, lathe, welding, etc.

• Experience with data collection systems and sensor integration

• Familiarity with NFPA79 or EN 60204-1 wire standards a plus

• Python programming

• Robotic programming experience (Fanuc, Epson, ABB)

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Agility – Embraces change, domestic and international travel

• Passionate and Energetic – driven to be the best

• Entrepreneurial – Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs

• Drive for Results – Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments

• Team Oriented – embrace teams for overall business success

• Delivery – put theories into action

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.