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 directed procedures
Conduct hands-on testing with power tools and accessories for a portion of the role (approximately 20–40%), while primarily ensuring contract employees execute testing correctly and according to work instructions.
Perform a wide range of advanced mechanical tests using various electrical and mechanical equipment and testing methods.
Perform pretest preventative maintenance and repairs of test equipment
Knowledgeable of operation and maintenance requirements for both simple mechanisms and complex machines
Participate in the improvement and development of testing and automated machinery
Prepare reports and propose recommendations to the engineering team based off the data collected and observations of how samples are performing during the test
Demonstrate agility in managing multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, organization, and high-quality documentation.
Exercise personal accountability for results, 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 6S principles and maintain a clean and organized working environment
Performs other duties as assigned
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
Technical associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience with 3–5 years of experience working in a testing, lab, manufacturing support, or quality-focused environment
Strong ability to follow detailed written instructions and repeat processes consistently with high attention to detail, especially when documenting results and entering data into digital systems
Comfortable raising concerns, asking questions, and stopping work when results or equipment do not appear correct
Experience working alongside, assisting, or training contract employees
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data entry and basic reporting
Ability to stay organized, manage time effectively, and maintain focus in a hands-on environment
Our Perks and Benefits:
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.