Engineering Test Technician Senior

Creation Technologies International Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Milwaukee is seeking a Senior Engineering Tech to lead complex design projects, optimize testing, and strengthen manufacturing processes on the production floor. You will mentor Production and Engineering staff, drive test strategy developments, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

You will also develop documentation, integrate testing requirements early in new product introductions, and apply the latest test methodologies to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• College Diploma (2 Year) with electronics/manufacturing coursework or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize flying probe equipment to support daily production goals and high-yield PCBAs.
• Perform advanced test engineering tasks under guidance of Test Engineering.
• Develop and implement test strategies aligned with product specs and customer requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation for test procedures to ensure reproducibility and compliance.
• Support production with analysis of electronics assemblies to identify causes of defects and drive improvements.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

IPC 610

J-STD-001

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

English communication

CAD/CAM

PLM/MES/CMMS

LabVIEW

Education

College Diploma (2 Year) in electronics/manufacturing

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD/CAM

PLM

MES

CMMS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. As a subject matter expert role in Creation Technologies, the Senior Engineering Tech leads complex design projects in engineering, drives innovation, and ensures compliance with highest quality and compliance standards. This senior position requires extensive technical knowledge, leadership in solving technical problems, and a tactical approach to enhancing plant manufacturing processes. The role is central to mentoring Production and engineering techs and fostering a culture of excellence. It’s designed for experienced professionals aiming to leverage their expertise to influence significant enhancements, optimize operations, and implement systematic improvements on the production floor.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Functional Engineering Team Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary responsibility will be to maintain and optimize flying probe equipment to support daily production goals, ensuring high-yield testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Performs advanced Test engineering tasks and activities under the direction of Test Engineering team.
• Is an active participant in optimization of testing procedures, test station and test procedure development.
• Assists the test engineering team with the development and implementation of test strategies, ensuring alignment with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of detailed documentation for test procedures, ensuring reproducibility and compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Reviews and implements strategies in the maintenance and improvement of test solutions, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with product specifications.
• Active participant in the troubleshooting and calibration of test equipment including new test equipment setups, new equipment verification ensuring repeatable outputs and reliability.
• Coordinates with Production test engineering teams to integrate testing requirements early in the introduction process ensuring comprehensive coverage, reliable test results and enhancing product reliability.
• Active participant in implementing innovation in test methodologies, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Occasionally supports Production with the analysis of electronic and electromechanical assemblies to determine cause of product defect to include circuit analysis, part identification diagnosis and replacement of defective components to bring product into specification.
• Proficient in test executables, test stand, functional test systems and LabVIEW etc.
• Analyzes defective components to determine failure cause and provide report, if necessary, for Engineering and Supply Chain corrective action.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

Education and Required Experience

College Diploma (2 Year), with relevant coursework in electronics and manufacturing processes or equivalent industry and/or military experience Minimum of 8+ Years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing, with a proven success record.

Skills Required

• Expert-level proficiency in electronics manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.
• Knowledgeable about IPC 610 Standard and J-STD-001.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical teams.
• Strong tactical and strategic thinking, planning abilities, capable of driving innovation and process improvements.
• Effective oral and written English communication and collaboration skills.
• Capable of influencing decisions and presenting complex information clearly.
• Advanced project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Effective understanding of Lean principles, six sigma and industrial ergonomics preferred.
• Can work effectively with PLM, MES, and CMMS systems.
• Proficient in using Computer systems and knowledge of CAD/CAM and programming preferred.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

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Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.