Test Technician 2 EMS

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.

• Perform functional, in-circuit, and system-level tests with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Identify and isolate root causes of test failures and propose corrective actions.
• Interpret schematics, BOMs, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and determine quality standards.
• Set up, configure, troubleshoot and maintain test equipment for production use (e.g., bed-of-nails fixtures, ICT setups).
• Provide feedback to engineering on test procedures and coverage issues.
• Train Test Tech 1 employees in testing processes and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Collaborate as a dependable and positive member of the manufacturing team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with workplace standards.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities while adapting to and supporting organizational changes.
• Contribute to problem-solving processes and communicate effectively with team members.
• The work performed in this job can only be done on site; therefore, attendance is an essential function of the job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this role will help train Test Technician 1s.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to troubleshoot PCBAs to the component level using diagnostic tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Effective communication skills to train junior technicians and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Required Certifications:   IPC-A-610 Certification (Class 2 or higher)
• Preferred Certifications:  J-STD-001

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, and/or 6-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 (phone) or (email). For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | 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.