Engineering Test Technician Senior

Creation Technologies•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Tech is a subject matter expert who leads complex engineering design projects, drives innovation, and supports compliance with quality and other standards. The role calls for extensive technical knowledge, leadership in solving technical problems, and a tactical approach to improving plant manufacturing processes. It also mentors Production and engineering technicians and promotes operational excellence and systematic improvements on the production floor. The primary focus is maintaining and optimizing flying probe equipment to support daily production goals and achieve high-yield testing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The position performs advanced test engineering activities, helps develop and improve test strategies and procedures, and supports reliable equipment setup, verification, troubleshooting, and calibration. It also contributes to product introductions, defect analysis, and continuous improvement of test methods and manufacturing operations.

Requirements

College diploma (two years) with relevant coursework in electronics and manufacturing processes, or equivalent industry and/or military experience.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing, with a proven record of success.
Expert-level proficiency in electronics manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving.
Knowledge of IPC 610 and J-STD-001 standards.
Leadership skills and the ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical teams.
Strong tactical and strategic thinking and planning abilities, with the capability to drive innovation and process improvements.
Effective oral and written English communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to influence decisions and present complex information clearly.
Advanced project management skills, including overseeing multiple projects and ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Ability to work effectively with PLM, MES, and CMMS systems.
Proficiency with computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and industrial ergonomics.
Knowledge of CAD/CAM and programming.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize flying probe equipment to support daily production goals and high-yield testing of PCBAs.
Perform advanced test engineering tasks under the direction of the Test Engineering team and participate in optimizing testing procedures and developing test stations and procedures.
Assist with developing and implementing test strategies aligned with product specifications and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain detailed test procedure documentation to support reproducibility and compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
Review and implement strategies for maintaining and improving test solutions, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with product specifications.
Troubleshoot and calibrate test equipment, including setting up and verifying new equipment to ensure repeatable, reliable outputs.
Coordinate with Production test engineering teams to integrate testing requirements early in product introduction and support comprehensive coverage, reliable test results, and product reliability.
Participate in adopting innovative test methodologies, technologies, and practices to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
Occasionally support Production by analyzing electronic and electromechanical assemblies to identify product defects, including circuit analysis, part identification, diagnosis, and replacement of defective components.
Use test executables, test stands, functional test systems, and LabVIEW.
Analyze defective components to determine failure causes and provide reports, when necessary, for Engineering and Supply Chain corrective action.
Read wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Mentor, coach, and develop Production and engineering technicians.