Sr. Engineering Technician

Milwaukee-Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness facility

Descripción de la vacante

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Senior Engineering Lab Technician to lead advanced testing, data analysis, and setup of bench-top and production-oriented experiments. You will mentor junior staff, oversee calibration, and ensure safety and accuracy in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will collaborate with engineers on prototyping, controller systems, and sensors integration, contributing to design validation and continuous improvement initiatives with hands-on fabrication and instrumentation expertise.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a technical field; 7–10 years' experience or HS diploma with extensive experience.
• Strong fundamentals in electronics, AC/DC, motors, sensors, pneumatics, and controllers.
• Proven hands-on mechanical and electrical skills; able to solder and wire components.
• Familiar with safety standards like NFPA79 or EN60204-1; capable of using lab tools.
• Experience with data collection systems, sensors integration, and lab equipment maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead setup, execution and analysis of engineering tests including prototyping and material evaluations.
• Oversee daily lab operations: calibration, inventory, 6S, and safety compliance.
• Collect and analyze test data with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and DAQ systems; report findings.
• Mentor junior technicians and interns; drive best practices and technical skills.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on lab equipment; diagnose issues.
• Assemble/wire experimental bench top solutions and wire control panels from schematics.

Conocimientos

Electronics fundamentals

AC/DC circuits

Motors

Sensors

Pneumatics

Controllers

Mechatronics

Soldering & wiring

Troubleshooting

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

PLCs

Safety standards

SolidWorks

Fabrication

Educación

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Automation/Mechanical

Herramientas

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Data acquisition systems

Hand & power tools

Soldering equipment

LabVIEW

PLCs

Descripción del empleo

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 specificationsExercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work performedOversee daily lab operations, including equipment calibration, inventory management and 6s standardsCollect, document and analyze test data using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data acquisition systems, prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to engineering teamDiagnose and resolve issues with lab equipment and experimental setupsMentor junior technicians and interns on best practices, safety procedures, and technical skillsPerform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of lab equipmentKnowledge of machine component applications and assemblyAssemble/wire experimental bench top solutions based on minimal engineer inputWire production electrical control panels based on wiring schematicsParticipate in the improvement and development of testing and automated machineryAgility to multi-task while maintaining efficiency and organizationCommunicate effectively with engineers and techniciansContribute to organizational goals and objectivesWhat 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 experienceFundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics and controllersFundamental mechanical abilities and hands on experienceStrong organizational, problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAble to use hand tools and power toolsAbility to solder and wire componentsKnowledge of mechatronics incorporating mechanical, pneumatics, and electrical componentsPreferred SkillsFamiliarity with LabVIEW, PLCs, safety controllers, IO linkBasic skills in Electrical and/or Mechanical SolidWorksHands-on fabrication experience i.e. mill, lathe, welding, etc.Experience with data collection systems and sensor integrationFamiliarity with NFPA79 or EN 60204-1 wire standardsWe 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.