Engineering Technician II - 2nd Shift

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.

Your Role on Our Team: 

Our Engineering Team is responsible to develop “Best-In-Class” products and manufacturing solutions with the highest level of quality. The Engineering Technician II plays a crucial role in providing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging testing requirements in industry that support our product development teams. The role will 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. 

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:  

• Execute tests per work instructions and request procedures. 

• Prepare reports utilizing a PC with word processing, database, spreadsheet and statistical/graphical software 

• Perform hands-on testing using power tools and accessories 

• Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of test equipment 

• Set up and verify the effectiveness of fixtures. Project execution and job progress to completion. 

• Assist senior technicians in critical and involved tests or run such tests under supervision. 

• Agility to work on multiple tasks while maintaining efficiency and organization 

• Maintain test equipment in good working order and in calibration. 

• Propose recommendations to the Accessories Engineering team based off the data collected. 

• Provide support to the engineering team in the design and build of test fixtures. 

• Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy in preparing and reviewing technical reports on tests performed.   

• Follow 5S principles and maintain a clean and organized working environment 

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Check availability of inventoried materials and tools for testing, submit purchase orders if necessary 

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you: 

• Flexible schedule to support testing outside the normal shift and weekends when needed 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to work independently is required. 

• Must have previous experience using power tools. 

• Knowledge of test concepts in the design and development of products and components is preferred. 

• Technology related associate degree (Such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation Systems Technology, etc.) or equivalent is required.   

• One to five years of experience with test equipment, product life / performance test procedures & methods, and mechanical principles are required.  

• Basic electronics understanding – AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, controllers is required. 

• Understanding of common machine component applications and assembly is preferred. 

• Experience working with SOMAT eDAQ and nCode Glyphworks is preferred, but not required. 

• Basic machining skills are preferred, but not required. 

Working Conditions:  

• ​​Office Environment​ 

Our 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.