Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician

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

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Sr. Electronics Engineering Technician to support new product design teams with test development, data analysis, and benchmarking.

You will plan and create test fixtures, configure products for testing, log measurements, and troubleshoot and repair circuit board assemblies focused on chargers and live batteries. You will also help maintain lab equipment and procedures, and serve as a resource for entry-level technicians within a fast-growing, innovative engineering

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or High School diploma with 4+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical/electrical principles, test equipment, product life/performance test procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of test concepts in the design and development of products and components.
• Capability to lift and manipulate 50lbs.
• Ability to travel between lab locations on foot or by vehicle if needed.
• Interest and ability to use power tools to simulate consumer usage.
• Ability to reach out to cross functional groups for reference or troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical mindset and aptitude; some experience with hand and shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Test chargers and batteries in methods that are consistent with best practices for lithium-ion charging systems.
• Perform hands-on mechanical testing of batteries and tools.
• Collect data through various equipment and software programs.
• Perform tests per work instructions and other procedures.
• Prepare reports of test results and make recommendations as needed.
• Provide updates to Engineers on projects.
• Create and edit documents using the Microsoft software suite.
• Manage lab space -- tools/parts/work surfaces/consumable materials.
• Move between lab spaces to execute and monitor testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Lift 50 lbs

Use power tools

Travel between labs

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

High School diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

Altium

Agilent data buckets

Oscilloscopes

E-loads

Power supplies

Job description

Job Description

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

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 solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, 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 engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, 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.

The Sr. Electronics Engineering Technician will support new product design teams through test development, data analysis and competitor benchmarking. You will independently plan and create test fixtures, configure products for testing, log the measurements for data collection/ graphing, and troubleshoot, repair, and modify circuit board assemblies focusing on the chargers and live batteries. You will assist in the maintenance of lab equipment and operating procedures, as well as being a resource for entry‑level technicians.

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

• Test chargers and batteries in methods that are consistent with best practices for lithium‑ion charging systems.


• Performing hands on mechanical testing of batteries and tools.


• Collect data through various equipment and software programs.


• Perform tests per work instructions and other procedures.


• Prepare reports of test results and make recommendations as needed.


• Provide updates to Engineers on projects.


• Create and edit documents using the Microsoft software suite.


• Manage lab space -- tools/parts/work surfaces/consumable materials.


• Move between lab spaces to execute and monitor testing.

What TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or High School diploma accompanied by 4+ years of experience.


• 3+ years of experience with mechanical/electrical principles, test equipment, product life/performance test procedures and methods.


• Knowledge of test concepts in the design and development of products and components.


• Capability to lift and manipulate 50lbs.


• Ability to travel between lab locations on foot or by vehicle if needed.


• Interest and ability to use power tools to simulate consumer usage.


• Ability to reach out to cross functional groups for reference or troubleshooting.


• Strong mechanical mindset and aptitude. Some experience with using hand and shop tools is expected


• Effectively manages multiple tasks to achieve desired outcomes and deliver to deadlines.

Other TOOLS We Prefer You To Have

• Experience with Lithium‑Ion battery charging system methods and test environments.


• Experience in using data acquisition equipment such as Agilent data buckets.


• Experience in viewing schematics and PCB layout files in an environment such as Altium.


• Operate various lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, and e-loads.


• Ability to reach out to cross functional groups for reference or troubleshooting.

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.