Sr Electrical Engineering Technician - SMT Programmer

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.

The Sr. Electronics Technician - Rapid PCBA is a member of our technician team in the Power Tool Electronics Laboratory. Your main responsibility will be populating printed circuit boards to deliver Electronic Prototypes on time, with high quality and with a continuous improvement mindset.

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

• Program automated assembly equipmentfor prototype PCBAs.
• Develop and optimize machine programsto ensure efficient, high-quality assembly processes, minimizing cycle time and maximizing throughput.
• Troubleshoot programming-related issuesand collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment or process faults.
• Analyze post-assembly resultsand provide feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM) and process improvements.
• Document programming parameters, revisions, and setup instructionsto support repeatability and knowledge sharing.
• Support preventive maintenance effortsby identifying programming-related wear patterns or inefficiencies.
• Communicate project status, delays, and technical updatesclearly with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety, cleanliness, and ESD protocolsin the programming and equipment areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiativesby implementing new programming techniques, software updates, and automation strategies.
• Collaborate with design and process engineersto align machine programming with evolving product requirements and prototyping needs.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Associates Degree from a two-year college or technical school. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of operating soldering equipment typically used for both densely populated SMT circuits as well as wiring for power electronics.
• Ability to read schematics.
• IPC knowledge.
• Must be able to identify electronic components, polarity, values, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using and working with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Manufacturing experience with Automated assembly and inspection equipment.
• Experience working alongside engineers in an engineering/electronics lab.

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.