Test Technician 3 EMS $3000 Sign-on Bonus

Join Milwaukee Electronics – Innovating for Over 70 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!

$3000 Sign-on Bonus

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

• Lead test strategy development for New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring alignment with project and quality objectives.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test documentation to establish and uphold quality standards.
• Apply statistical quality control procedures to analyze and validate test data.
• Test and troubleshoot products of varying complexity.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics and failure analysis, including resolving firmware and hardware integration issues.
• Manage test equipment calibration schedules, ensuring compliance with industry and company standards.
• Mentor and train junior technicians, promoting advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Act as a liaison between test, quality, and engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Interface directly with customers to address and resolve technical test-related issues.
• Evaluate and implement new test technologies and methodologies to enhance capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing efficiency, coverage, and quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
• Attendance is an essential requirement, as all duties must be performed on-site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive understanding of electronic systems, PCBA design, and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with digital circuitry & knowledge of microprocessor or microcontroller software code.
• Ability to work independently.
• Required certifications
  • IPC-A-610 (Class 2 or 3)
  • J-STD-001

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 (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required).
• 5 years of progressive experience in PCBA testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Experience leading test strategy development for New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven ability to mentor junior technicians and improve testing processes.

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.