Senior EMC Electrical Engineering Tech

Job Description:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. 

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.  

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story clickHERE. 

The EMC Senior Technician will join the Red Ink EMC Lab supporting developmental and pre-compliance electromagnetic compatibility testing of Milwaukee Tool’s expansive products.  As a Senior EMC Technician, you will support developmental and pre-compliance electromagnetic compatibility testing, operate specialized test equipment, set up and troubleshoot test configurations, collect test data, mentor junior technicians, engage with test requestor stakeholders, and help maintain an organized and safe laboratory environment.

Shift Hours:

Working a split shift from 1:00-9:30pm

You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure all testing is accurately setup and executed according to established lab procedures and schedule.

• Perform pre-compliance EMC testing in accordance with applicable international standards and internal test requirements.

• Operate electronic test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifiers, receivers, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory instrumentation.

• Monitor tests and accurately document test results and observations through standardized test reports.

• Recognize and resolve common test setup and measurement issues to ensure robust data collection.

• Effectively communicate test status, issues, and significant findings to laboratory engineering staff.

• Build understanding of complex interactions between test equipment hardware and software to support engineering test execution.

• Support laboratory preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist in the debugging of Milwaukee Tool product with regards to EMC/EMI testing.

• Ensure lab safety procedures are always adhered to by all personnel in the Red Ink EMC lab.

• Monitor laboratory activities and ensure equipment and test areas are properly maintained.

• Effectively manage multiple complex tasks to achieve desired outcomes and deliver to deadlines.

• Mentor junior technicians regarding measurement equipment, processes, documentation, and troubleshooting.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology or related technical field. In lieu of an associate’s degree, a High School diploma accompanied by 4+ years of experience.

• 5+ years of overall experience with electrical principles, test equipment, product life/performance test procedures and methods, with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in an EMC test laboratory environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately follow written procedures.

• Proficiency with EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, RF amplifiers, vector network analyzers, RF field probes, antennas, artificial networks, bulk current injection probes, oscilloscopes, and near-field probes.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercising independent judgement, and working well under pressure in a dynamic environment.

• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and consistently deliver to a deadline.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and PCB layout files in an environment such as Altium.

• Demonstrated one-on-one communications skills required to resolve project related issues.

• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks during a given work week (agility) and consistently deliver to a deadline.

• Working knowledge of applicable standards of conducted and radiated emissions and immunity testing.

• Experience with testing and reporting EMC results per applicable test standards.

• Experience with modifying circuit boards to evaluate potential RF solutions.

• Computer skills needed to navigate MS Office products, especially Excel.

• Capability to lift and manipulate 50lbs.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Experience with reading and interpreting EMC/EMI test standards

• Experience with standardized work instruction creation

• Experience with coaching junior technicians

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• 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, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.