Job Description

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.

The TOOLS you’ll need to have:

• 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

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• 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
• Experience with robotics programming is a plus, preferably with Fanuc controls
• Knowledge of test concepts in design and development of products and components
• PC hardware and software knowledge with the ability to program in LabVIEW, Visual Basic, PLC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.