Senior Engineering Technician

At Milwaukee Tool we believe our People and Culture are key to our success. We are committed to investing in resources to verify designs, while developing technical leadership in power tool testing.

This role is responsible for setup, instrumentation, execution, and troubleshooting complex tests on materials, components, and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain test fixtures and equipment as required

• Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy of work performed. Assist Engineers in basic test planning and execution.

• Determine product conformance to the test specifications.

• Perform moderately diverse tests on the Company's line of products and competitor products.

• Perform tests per work instructions and request procedures.

• Provide feedback on Work instructions to optimize testing value and data quality.

• Develop new tests and data collection methods as needed.

• Prepare moderately complex reports of test results and make recommendations.

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

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

• Basic electronics understanding preferred - AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, controllers.

• Ability to instrument test articles (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers) as needed.

• Ability to complete basic wiring and soldering of components preferred.

• Understanding of common machine component applications and assembly.

• Instruct and assign work to other Engineering Technicians as applicable.

• Demonstrate ownership of lab spaces used.

• Must follow all safety protocols as prescribed.

• Must able to stand for 6 to 8 hours per day and lift 50 pounds.

• Basic machining skills preferred.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of experience with test equipment, test procedures and methods, mechanical/electrical principles.

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

• One year of data acquisition software experience.

• PC hardware and software knowledge with the ability to program in LabVIEW, Visual Basic and PLC's is preferred.

• Mechanical or Electronics Associates Degree preferred.

• Must have a valid drivers license.