Job Description

Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

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.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

The Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician - Quality is a senior technical member of the Rapid Electronics Prototyping (REP) team. This role serves as the quality subject matter expert for prototype PCB assembly operations, ensuring electronic assemblies meet the highest standards of workmanship, reliability, and manufacturability. This position is responsible for programming and operating advanced inspection equipment, driving root cause investigations, providing DFM and process feedback to engineering teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the prototype manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical inspection skills with a passion for coaching others, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and elevating overall product quality.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Program and operate advanced inspection equipment including AOI, X-Ray, SPI, and visual inspection systems to verify workmanship and compliance to IPC standards.
• Serve as the primary quality expert for prototype PCB assembly processes, partnering with technicians, engineers, and designers to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Analyze assembly defects, inspection findings, and process trends to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Provide real-time quality feedback and process recommendations to assembly personnel and engineering teams.
• Conduct detailed inspections of PCB assemblies, solder joints, component placement, polarity, workmanship, and mechanical integration.
• Perform and support rework, repair, and failure analysis activities using schematics, assembly documentation, and specialized rework equipment.
• Collaborate with PCB Designers and Electrical Engineers to provide DFM, DFA, and assembly process recommendations early in the development cycle.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to technicians and engineers on IPC standards, workmanship expectations, inspection techniques, and quality best practices.
• Promote and maintain ESD, safety, and quality discipline throughout assembly and inspection operations.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Associate Degree from a two-year college or technical school. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology assembly processes.
• Extensive understanding of IPC-A-610 and electronic assembly workmanship standards.
• Experience programming and operating automated inspection equipment such as AOI, X-Ray, SPI, or related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong understanding of component identification, package types, polarity, and electronic assembly best practices.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections using microscopes and other inspection tools.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• IPC-A-610 certification.
• Experience with Koh Young AOI/SPI systems.
• Experience with electronic X-Ray inspection systems.
• Knowledge of advanced rework techniques.
• Experience supporting quality management systems and audit activities.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.