Lab Technician, Industrial Equipment & Automation

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Appleton, WI to provide hands-on technical support for production, testing, and new product development of industrial welding equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and Welding Application teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or related field, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with basic test equipment and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using common electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and Welding Application teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing, field, and customer-reported issues.
• Support root cause investigations, issue containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose electrical and electromechanical issues and support failure analysis
• Execute product performance, thermal, safety, reliability, and design validation testing.
• Set up test equipment, instrumentation, and test samples in support of engineering projects.
• Collect, document, and summarize test results in clear technical reports.
• Support product compliance and certification testing activities, including CSA, UL, CE, IEC, and related regulatory requirements.
• Build, modify, repair, and evaluate prototype and production units in support of product development, testing, and manufacturing investigations.
• Assist engineering teams with evaluation of product improvements, design changes, and corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment readiness, calibration records, work areas, and safe operating practices.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting electromechanical

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Job description

ITW is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Appleton, WI to provide hands-on technical support for production, testing, and new product development of industrial welding equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and Welding Application teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or related field, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with basic test equipment and MS Office.