Test Technician 2 (Flexible Shift Start Time)

Milwaukee Electronics•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician 2 tests and inspects products at various stages of production. The role can work Monday through Friday on first shift, second shift, or a combination of shifts, with a flexible start time. Work must be performed onsite, and attendance is an essential function. The technician performs functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing with minimal supervision; troubleshoots printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) to the component level; and supports production test equipment setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role also provides feedback to engineering, trains Test Technician 1 employees, and works collaboratively with the manufacturing team while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The position participates in continuous improvement and Lean activities and supports organizational changes. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent education and/or related experience, along with hands-on electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing experience. IPC-A-610 certification (Class 2 or higher) is required. The job involves occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; the work area is usually loud. Physical tasks include frequent use of hands and arms, occasional standing or walking, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

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 and ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate clearly and comprehend documentation.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and a basic understanding of how to read performance graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables where limited standardization exists, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based 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.
Work must be performed onsite; attendance is an essential function.
Must meet ITAR compliance requirements as a U.S. person or otherwise be eligible to satisfy ITAR requirements.
Upon hire, must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S.; employment-based visa sponsorship is not provided.

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, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and determine quality standards.
Set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain production test equipment, including bed-of-nails fixtures and ICT setups.
Provide feedback to engineering on test procedures and coverage issues.
Train Test Technician 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.