Sr EMC Electrical Engineering Tech - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an EMC Senior Technician to join the Red Ink EMC Lab. This role will support developmental and pre-compliance electromagnetic compatibility testing of Milwaukee Tool’s products. The team is responsible for the batteries, motors, and electronics that power their solutions, with all developmental phases happening in-house. Milwaukee Tool is investing in electrical engineering resources to drive leadership in electronic capabilities, unique within the industry, and is pushing limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and AI. Employees are empowered to own and drive breakthroughs with the support of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology or related technical field. In lieu of an associate’s degree, a High School diploma accompanied by 4+ years of experience.
5+ years of overall experience with electrical principles, test equipment, product life/performance test procedures and methods, with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in an EMC test laboratory environment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately follow written procedures.
Proficiency with EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, RF amplifiers, vector network analyzers, RF field probes, antennas, artificial networks, bulk current injection probes, oscilloscopes, and near-field probes.
Excellent problem-solving skills, exercising independent judgement, and working well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and consistently deliver to a deadline.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and PCB layout files in an environment such as Altium.
Demonstrated one-on-one communications skills required to resolve project related issues.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks during a given work week (agility) and consistently deliver to a deadline.
Working knowledge of applicable standards of conducted and radiated emissions and immunity testing.
Experience with testing and reporting EMC results per applicable test standards.
Experience with modifying circuit boards to evaluate potential RF solutions.
Computer skills needed to navigate MS Office products, especially Excel.
Capability to lift and manipulate 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reading and interpreting EMC/EMI test standards
Experience with standardized work instruction creation
Experience with coaching junior technicians

Responsibilities

Ensure all testing is accurately setup and executed according to established lab procedures and schedule.
Perform pre-compliance EMC testing in accordance with applicable international standards and internal test requirements.
Operate electronic test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifiers, receivers, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory instrumentation.
Monitor tests and accurately document test results and observations through standardized test reports.
Recognize and resolve common test setup and measurement issues to ensure robust data collection.
Effectively communicate test status, issues, and significant findings to laboratory engineering staff.
Build understanding of complex interactions between test equipment hardware and software to support engineering test execution.
Support laboratory preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
Assist in the debugging of Milwaukee Tool product with regards to EMC/EMI testing.
Ensure lab safety procedures are always adhered to by all personnel in the Red Ink EMC lab.
Monitor laboratory activities and ensure equipment and test areas are properly maintained.
Effectively manage multiple complex tasks to achieve desired outcomes and deliver to deadlines.
Mentor junior technicians regarding measurement equipment, processes, documentation, and troubleshooting.