Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician

Position Overview

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool our People and Culture are the secrets to our success. As an Electronics Engineering Technician, you will support new product design teams through test development, data analysis, and competitor benchmarking. Working in a collaborative environment, you’ll configure products for testing, log measurements for data collection, troubleshoot and repair circuit board assemblies, and integrate electromechanical prototypes. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with electrical assembly, mechanical fabrication, and rapid prototype testing while driving innovation in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product development by building, assembling, and modifying electrical and electromechanical prototypes.
• Perform electrical assembly including wiring, harness fabrication, PCB population/rework, and control panel assembly for prototype and pre-production units.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical components (enclosures, brackets, mounts, fixtures) to support prototype builds and system integration.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, marketing, and product teams to incorporate field and customer requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings, provide feedback on design robustness, and assist with root-cause analysis of electrical issues.
• Install, calibrate, and repair electrical/electronic equipment while maintaining test equipment and lab spaces in a safe working condition.
• Build and maintain test fixtures and development tools to support validation and characterization testing.
• Document prototype builds, assembly processes, test results, and lessons learned to facilitate design transfer.
• Follow electrical safety standards, ESD procedures, and comply with regulatory and compliance testing requirements (e.g., UL, CE, FCC).

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical principles, test equipment, product life cycle testing, and performance test procedures.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 30 lbs and proficiency with power tools to simulate consumer usage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lithium-Ion battery systems and test environments.
• Familiarity with viewing schematics and PCB layout files using tools such as Altium.
• A strong mechanical mindset and aptitude.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 – please check our benefits site for additional details.