Sr. 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. The Sr. Engineering Technician will be accountable for the activities of the department requiring the application of skills to operate custom test equipment and other systems in support of R&D and NPD activities. The role will ensure testing is reliable, effective, and efficient. 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.

Requirements

Requires an education equivalent to a technical associate degree and three to five years’ experience using test equipment for product life and performance testing
Fundamentals of electronics, AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, pneumatics, and controllers
PC hardware and software knowledge with the ability to program in LabVIEW, Visual Basic, PLC
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics programming is a plus, preferably with Fanuc controls
Knowledge of test concepts in design and development of products and components

Responsibilities

Conduct diverse and complex mechanical tests using a variety of electrical and mechanical test equipment and techniques
Lead the execution of assigned tests per work instructions and request procedures
Prepare reports utilizing a PC with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, databases, spreadsheets, and statistical / graphical software
Perform hands-on testing using power tools and accessories
Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of test equipment
Knowledgeable of machine component applications and assembly
Participate in the improvement and development of testing and automated machinery
Propose recommendations to the engineering team based off the data collected
Agility to work on multiple tasks while maintaining efficiency and organization
Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work performed
Training, overseeing, auditing, and monitoring temporary workers
Contribute to organizational goals and objectives
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Follow 5S principles and maintain a clean and organized working environment
Performs other duties as assigned