Prototype SMT PCB Assembly Technician

Techtronic Industries; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician II – SMT to join our Power Tool Electronics Laboratory. You will populate PCBs to deliver prototypes on time, with high quality and a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll work on automated SMT equipment, collaborate with the Rapid PCBA team, contribute feedback, and help maintain a safe, productive environment while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge operating and troubleshooting automated SMT equipment.
• Ability to read PCBA assembly drawings and build documents.
• IPC knowledge relevant to SMT assemblies.
• Ability to identify electronic components, polarity and values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated assembly equipment for prototype PCBA assemblies.
• Collaborate with Rapid PCBA team on material readiness and setup status.
• Provide post-assembly manufacturing feedback for best practices.
• Assist in preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate project delays and updates effectively.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Work to improve productivity while preserving quality standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement and process implementation activities.

Skills

SMT equipment operation

Reading PCBA drawings

IPC knowledge

Component identification

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree (2-year college/technical school)

Tools

Mycronic machines

Koh Young machines

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician II – SMT to join our Power Tool Electronics Laboratory. You will populate PCBs to deliver prototypes on time, with high quality and a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll work on automated SMT equipment, collaborate with the Rapid PCBA team, contribute feedback, and help maintain a safe, productive environment while driving process improvements.