Sr Electronics Calibration Technician (1st Shift)

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Senior Electronics Calibration Technician to lead advanced calibration, adjustment, and troubleshooting of electronic test equipment in our Brookfield, WI labs.

You will drive traceability to national and international standards, improve calibration procedures, and collaborate with engineering to support product development and audits.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Military experience in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience calibrating electronic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical measurement principles (voltage, current, resistance, frequency, power).
• Experience in regulated or structured quality environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, collaboration and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve calibration systems and databases (e.g., scheduling, certification records, traceability).
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated within required intervals to support timelines and throughput.
• Develop and standardize calibration procedures and best practices across labs.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation readiness and compliance verification.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support test system validation, measurement capability studies, equipment selection and specification.
• Serve as primary interface with external calibration providers when required.
• Support urgent measurement and test equipment issues impacting product development timelines.
• Identify opportunities to in-source calibration and reduce outsourced costs.
• Evaluate new calibration equipment and technologies.
• Contribute to long-term calibration strategy, including lab capability growth and standardization.

Skills

5+ years experience

Electrical measurement principles

Calibration methods & traceability

Regulated quality environment

Communication & coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

IndySoft

MET/CONNECT

MSA

Calibration software

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Electronics Calibration Technician will perform advanced calibration, adjustment, and troubleshooting of electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters, analog and digital oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads, current shunts, probes, signal generators, data acquisition systems, and specialized lab instrumentation. In this role, the technician will analyze measurement performance and determine calibration requirements, conduct root‑cause analysis on out‑of‑tolerance conditions, and implement corrective actions. The technician will interpret calibration data to ensure traceability to national and international standards and serve as a key technical resource for engineering teams on measurement‑related issues. The role supports workload planning and prioritization of calibration activities based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve calibration systems and databases (e.g., scheduling, certification records, traceability)
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated within required intervals to support engineering timelines and testing throughput
• Develop and standardize calibration procedures and best practices across labs
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation readiness and compliance verification
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support:
• Test system validation
• Measurement capability studies
• Equipment selection and specification
• Serve as the primary interface with external calibration providers when required
• Support urgent measurement and test equipment issues impacting product development timelines
• Identify opportunities to insource calibration and reduce outsourced costs through internal capability expansion (aligned with current business initiatives)
• Evaluate new calibration equipment and technologies
• Contribute to long‑term calibration strategy, including lab capability growth and standardization

Tools & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Military experience in related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience calibrating electronic test equipment
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical measurement principles (voltage, current, resistance, frequency, power)
• Calibration methods and traceability concepts
• Experience working in a regulated or structured quality environment
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, organization, collaboration, project coordination, and continuous improvement skills

Nice‑to‑Have Tools

• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar quality standards
• Experience with IndySoft and MET/CONNECT
• Familiarity with uncertainty analysis and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Experience with calibration software or asset management systems
• Knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
• Exposure to fixture design or automated test systems

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On‑site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.