Engineering Technician I

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a lab technician to perform testing under supervision of the Lab Manager. The successful candidate will set up and test hand tools and safety products, document results in our lab request database, and collaborate with engineers and other technicians as part of product development testing.

Looking for a high-energy professional with hands-on experience working with test equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Laboratory/testing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment quickly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of hand tool and safety products.
• Prepare samples using various tools to cut/modify for testing.
• Condition samples as specified by procedures.
• Operate test equipment with training as necessary.
• Use tools and fittings to create fixtures for holding test samples.
• Gather data and document results in the lab database.
• Follow all company work instructions and safety procedures.
• Communicate with engineering and quality to resolve testing questions.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on testing

Effective communication

MS Office

Prioritization

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Test equipment

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.

The Hand Tool, Storage and PPE Lab is looking for a lab technician to perform testing under supervision of the Lab Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and testing hand tool and safety products, documenting results in our lab request database and interacting with engineers and other technicians as part of product development testing. We are looking for a high‑energy professional preferably with experience working with test equipment, strong mechanical aptitude and not afraid to be hands‑on.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of hand tool and safety products
• Prepare samples using various tools to cut/modify/etc for testing
• Condition samples as specified by procedures
• Operate test equipment with training as necessary
• Use tools and fittings to create detailed and effective fixtures for holding test samples
• Gather data and document results in custom lab database
• Follow all company work instructions
• Communicate with engineering and quality to resolve questions around testing
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Skills/Competencies

• Associate Degree
• Laboratory/testing experience a plus
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to learn to operate equipment quickly with applicable training
• Mechanical aptitude/hands‑on
• Computer/Software proficiency and background preferred
• MS Office proficiency
• One Team Mindset

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now