Electrical Engineering Technician

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users. Our Engineering Team is responsible for creating innovative solutions that address the unmet needs of our customers. We do this through increasing our users’ productivity by integrating new technologies and methodologies to deliver new-to-world products and product enhancements. We work together with our users through observation, interviews, and field research, making them part of the solution process. Our team defines critical benefits to our end users, constructs prototypes, and evaluates product designs considering unmet user needs, durability, materials, and manufacturing processes. Working cross functionally, we perform a wide variety of engineering and design tasks including translating user observations to insights, employing proven ideation techniques, 3D modeling and mathematical simulation, and rapid prototype development. 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. Your Role on Our Team The Engineering Technician will be responsible to support the new product development, technology evaluations, warranty investigations, and root cause analysis for lithium-ion cells. As part of this position, you will also organize and interpret test results and maintain laboratory equipment. You’ll execute EXTREME OWNERSHIP through these duties and responsibilities:: Responsible for maintaining high level of safety in all aspects of our lab processes. Maintain effective test methods and procedures for all test requests. Utilize dataloggers, power supplies, DMMs, and current probes. Utilize MS Software Suite especially Excel. Perform accurate tests in a timely manner. Writing work instructions and process documentation. Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment. Thermocouple prep and welding. Perform resistance welding. Follow PPE lab guidelines. Interface with internal and external suppliers/vendors for services, equipment, and information. Communicate effectively between different levels of the organization. Adopt and promote Milwaukee Tool values and culture to other team members. Review, analyze, and prepare recommendations relative to new or improved methods, equipment, etc. Maintain 5s and safety standards. Proper disposal of tested materials. Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

Willingness to learn.
Able to work in team environment.
Basic knowledge of current, voltage, and resistance (Ohms Law).
Ability to multitask and adapt to situations.
Ability to organize daily tasks.
Basic computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in Electronics is preferred.
3+ years of highly successful experience working in a laboratory environment in working with lithium-ion cells is desired.
Operative knowledge of cell testing machines.
SOLIDWORKS experience helpful.
Solid background in troubleshooting and repairing electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining high level of safety in all aspects of our lab processes.
Maintain effective test methods and procedures for all test requests.
Utilize dataloggers, power supplies, DMMs, and current probes.
Utilize MS Software Suite especially Excel.
Perform accurate tests in a timely manner.
Writing work instructions and process documentation.
Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment.
Thermocouple prep and welding.
Perform resistance welding.
Follow PPE lab guidelines.
Interface with internal and external suppliers/vendors for services, equipment, and information.
Communicate effectively between different levels of the organization.
Adopt and promote Milwaukee Tool values and culture to other team members.
Review, analyze, and prepare recommendations relative to new or improved methods, equipment, etc.
Maintain 5s and safety standards.
Proper disposal of tested materials.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.