Sr. Engineering Technician

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness & fitness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Sr. Engineering Lab Technician to collaborate with engineers, SMEs and cross-functional teams to drive project success.

You will oversee lab operations, conduct advanced testing, perform data analysis and mentor junior staff to support engineering initiatives. This senior role blends technical leadership with hands-on problem solving to maintain safety, accuracy and innovation in a fast-paced engineering environment, including calibration and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree with 7–10 years experience, or HS diploma with extensive relevant experience.
• Strong fundamentals in electronics, AC/DC, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllers.
• Solid hands-on soldering and wiring of components.
• Mechatronics knowledge spanning mechanical, pneumatic and electrical domains.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, PLCs and safety standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, execution and analysis of engineering tests including prototyping and performance assessments.
• Ensure thoroughness, timeliness, and accuracy of all work.
• Oversee lab operations: calibration, inventory, and 6S standards.
• Collect and analyze data with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems; report findings.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment/setup issues; mentor junior staff.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on lab equipment.
• Assist in developing testing and automated machinery; multi-task efficiently.
• Communicate clearly with engineers and technicians; contribute to goals.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

AC/DC circuits

Motors and sensors

Pneumatics

Wiring and soldering

Mechatronics knowledge

Organization & troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree (Electrical/Electronic/Automation/Mechanical)

HS diploma with extensive experience

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

Safety controllers IO link

SolidWorks

Job description

Under the direction of the Engineering Lab Supervisor, the Sr. Engineering Lab Technician will collaborate with engineers, SME's and cross-functional teams to drive project success. You will oversee lab operations, conduct advanced testing, perform data analysis and mentor junior staff to support engineering initiatives. The senior-level role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards of safety, accuracy and innovation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Lead the setup, execution and analysis of engineering tests, including prototyping, material evaluations, and performance assessments to validate designs and specifications
• Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work performed
• Oversee daily lab operations, including equipment calibration, inventory management and 6s standards
• Collect, document and analyze test data using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems, prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to engineering team
• Diagnose and resolve issues with lab equipment and experimental setups
• Mentor junior technicians and interns on best practices, safety procedures, and technical skills
• Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of lab equipment
• Knowledge of machine component applications and assembly
• Assemble/wire experimental bench top solutions based on minimal engineer input
• Wire production electrical control panels based on wiring schematics
• Participate in the improvement and development of testing and automated machinery
• Agility to multi-task while maintaining efficiency and organization
• Communicate effectively with engineers and technicians
• Contribute to organizational goals and objectives

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a technical field (Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Mechanical) and 7-10 years' experience or High School Diploma with extensive experience
• Fundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllers
• Fundamental mechanical abilities and hands on experience
• Strong organizational, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Able to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to solder and wire components
• Knowledge of mechatronics incorporating mechanical, pneumatics, and electrical components

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with LabVIEW, PLCs, safety controllers, IO link
• Basic skills in Electrical and/or Mechanical SolidWorks
• Hands-on fabrication experience i.e. mill, lathe, welding, etc.
• Experience with data collection systems and sensor integration
• Familiarity with NFPA79 or EN 60204-1 wire standards

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.