Engineering Technician

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

27d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Engineering Lab Supervisor, the 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, and perform data analysis to support engineering initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards of safety, accuracy and innovation in a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree in a technical field (Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Mechanical) and 3+ 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

Nice To Haves

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 a plus

Responsibilities

Setup, execute and analyze 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
Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of lab equipment
Knowledge of machine component applications and assembly
Assemble/wire experimental bench top solutions based on Electrical Schematics
Wire production electrical control panels based on Electrical 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