Test Technician 2

Milwaukee Electronics•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Test and inspect products at various stages of the production process. This position performs functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing, troubleshoots PCBAs to the component level, and supports the setup and maintenance of production test equipment. The role provides feedback to engineering, trains Test Technician 1 employees, and contributes to manufacturing-team collaboration, continuous improvement, and Lean activities. The work must be performed on site, making attendance an essential function. The employee may work seated or standing and is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud. The role requires compliance with ITAR requirements; candidates must be a U.S. person or otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. Upon hire, acceptable proof of identity and current U.S. work authorization is required. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and/or 6–12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–5 years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing.
Ability to troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Effective communication skills to train junior technicians and collaborate with engineering teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate clearly and comprehend documentation.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and a basic understanding of and ability to read performance graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied concrete variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to perform basic data-entry transactions.
IPC-A-610 Certification (Class 2 or higher) is required.
Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Component Identification course.
Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Workmanship Standards course.
Must be a U.S. person or otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.
Must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S. upon hire.

Nice To Haves

J-STD-001 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform functional, in-circuit, and system-level tests with minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
Identify and isolate root causes of test failures and propose corrective actions.
Interpret schematics, BOMs, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and determine quality standards.
Set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain test equipment for production use, including bed-of-nails fixtures and ICT setups.
Provide feedback to engineering on test procedures and coverage issues.
Train Test Tech 1 employees in testing processes and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Collaborate as a dependable and positive member of the manufacturing team.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with workplace standards.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities while adapting to and supporting organizational changes.
Contribute to problem-solving processes and communicate effectively with team members.