Test Engineer

Join Milwaukee Electronics – Innovating for Over 60 Years

Milwaukee Electronics has been shaping the future of electronics manufacturing for over six decades, providing expertise in product development, PCB assembly, and scalable production solutions. With facilities in Milwaukee, WI; Canby, OR; and Tecate, Mexico, and offices in Singapore and India, we combine global reach with a local focus. Our award-winning commitment to quality and customer service drives innovation across industries, from engineering design to quick-turn prototyping through our Screaming Circuits unit. Join our collaborative team and be part of a legacy of excellence, innovation, and industry leadership. Explore opportunities with us today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and other test documentation to determine quality standards.
• Record test data on paper and/or electronically, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Test & troubleshoot any level complexity products to specifications provided, with efficiency and quality. Perform work to appropriate efficiency and utilization standards.
• Assist Product Support Engineer as necessary. May serve as technical interface to customers.
• Maintain calibration records for test, production, and customer-supplied equipment as required. Set up, use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of commercial test equipment.
• Provide feedback to Engineering Department and Management to component level for product enhancement and borderline parameters on specific steps that are pushing specification limits.
• Must be a positive and dependable member of the manufacturing group. Participate in work group/team activities, including practice & participation in Continuous Improvement & Lean activities. Must be adaptive & supportive of change and provide input to problem solving process. Must possess good communication skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The work performed in this job may only be done on site; therefore, attendance is an essential function of the job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but will train and oversee Test Technicians I & II.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarity with digital circuitry & knowledge of microprocessor or microcontroller software code.
• Troubleshooting to component level.
• Work independently under general supervision.
• Class 2 solder experience, preferred.
• Follow work instructions for conducting tests, document detailed observations and translate insights into clear and actionable process.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education & experience. Familiarity with digital circuitry & knowledge of microprocessor or microcontroller software code.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read, speak, & understand English to enable clear communication & comprehension of documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills required to add, subtract, multiply & divide. Basic understanding of & ability to read performance graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform basic data entry transactions.
• Must achieve a passing score on IPC Component Identification course.
• Must achieve a passing score on IPC Workmanship Standards course.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.