Sr. Electrical Engineering Tech - Firmware Quality Lab

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to support firmware development and lab operations. You will program MCUs, review firmware function, analyze and prevent errors, and maintain the Secure Programming Lab.

The role requires strong problem solving, solid electrical knowledge, and safety awareness. Responsibilities extend to testing products for quality, identifying root causes, and documenting investigations while following work instructions and maintaining lab

Qualifications

• Technical education in Electrical Engineering (2-year associate degree or military equivalent).
• Proficient with electrical test equipment and basic soldering techniques.
• Experience with reading electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with Python or Matlab is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Programming MCUs with proprietary software.
• Performing functional review of firmware on MCUs.
• Analyzing programming errors and mitigating future errors.
• Maintaining the Secure Programming Lab.
• Test and inspect Milwaukee Tool products for quality.
• Identify symptoms of broken or non-conforming parts and investigate root causes.
• Order and prep raw materials for testing.
• Document and present data from root cause investigations.
• Read and follow work instructions; operate lab safely.
• Understand and comply with hazardous voltage safety requirements.
• Support lab cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Assist Quality/Reliability team as needed.

Skills

Firmware troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Lab safety

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Oscilloscope (SALEA)

Soldering techniques

Electrical test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

_ Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. _

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutionson ourelectricalengineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to thebatteries,motors,and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineeringresources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmwareengineering,power electronics,embedded systems,machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

Reporting to Systems Quality/Reliability Group Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineering Technician’s primary duties are:

• Programming MCU’s with proprietary software
• Performing functional review of firmware programmed on MCU
• Analyzing any programming errors and working with EE’s to mitigate future errors
• Organizing and maintaining Secure Programming Lab

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Test, inspect, and identify Milwaukee Tool products that do not adhere to quality standards
• Ability to identify symptoms of broken or non-conforming parts and investigate root cause of failure
• Order and prep raw materials used for testing
• Effectively document and present of data associated with root cause investigations
• Proficient at reading, comprehending, and executing actions of work instructions
• Comprehend electrical schematics, specifically electronic component schematic
• Understand and utilize technical problem-solving methods to identify and inform of issues outside the scope of initial investigation
• Operate lab equipment properly and adhere to all safety requirements in the work area
• Hazardous voltage safety is critical in this position
• Support lab cleanliness and housekeeping
• Perform support activities of the Quality/Reliability team as needed

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Requires technical education in Electrical Engineering as is normally acquired in 2-year associate degree, military equivalent, and supplemented by technical seminars or on job experience
• An intermediate technician level of electrical circuit analysis is assumed
• Candidates would be expected to be fully versed in electrical test equipment and basic soldering techniques
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong professional written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Troubleshooting experience is a requirement
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft’s Azure Dev OPS, ideally experience with modifying ADO boards and associated tools
• Intermediate skills in core Microsoft applications – Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint preferred
• Knowledge of digital Oscilloscopes (SALEA) is a plus
• Experience with Python or Matlab is a plus

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.