Engineering Technician II
Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Milwaukee Tool (industrial) in Brookfield, WI.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- 5S, Automation, Machining, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$118k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 57%
- Lean 40%
- ✓ Machining 40%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- ✓ Automation 33%
- Root cause 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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This plant: Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield
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- Quality Engineer II · Quality
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- Reliability Engineer II · Reliability
- Sr Quality/Reliability Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from Milwaukee ToolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Role on Our Team
Our Engineering Team is responsible to develop “Best-In-Class” products and manufacturing solutions with the highest level of quality. T he Engineering Technician II plays a crucial role in providing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging testing
requirements
in industry that support our product development teams. T he role will operate custom test equipment and other systems in support of R&D and NPD activities. The role will ensure testing is reliable, effective, and efficien t.
responsibilities
- ◆Execute tests per work instructions and request procedures.
- ◆Prepare reports utilizing a PC with word processing, database, spreadsheet and statistical/graphical software
- ◆Perform hands-on testing using power tools and accessories
- ◆Perform preventative equipment maintenance and repairs of test equipment
- ◆Set up and verify the effectiveness of fixtures. Project execution and job progress to completion.
- ◆Assist senior t echnicians in critical and involved tests or run such tests under supervision.
- ◆Agility to work on multiple tasks while maintaining efficiency and organization
- ◆Maintain test equipment in good working order and in calibration .
- ◆Propose recommendations to the Accessories Engineering team based off the data collected.
- ◆Provide support to the engineering team in the design and build of test fixtures.
- ◆Exercise responsibility for thoroughness, timeliness and accuracy in preparing and reviewing technical reports on tests performed.
- ◆Follow 5S principles and maintain a clean and organized working environment
- ◆Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned
- ◆Check availability of inventoried materials and tools for testing, submit purchase orders if necessary
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Job Description
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 provide … .
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support 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.
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you
- •Flexible schedule to support testing outside the normal shift and weekends when needed
- •Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
- •Ability to work independently is required.
- •Must have previous experience using power tools.
- •Knowledge of test concepts in the design and development of products and components is preferred.
- •Technology related associate degree (Such as Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation Systems Technology, etc.) or equivalent is required.
- •One to five years of experience with test equipment, product life / performance test procedures & methods, and mechanical principles are required.
- •Basic electronics understanding – AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, controllers is required.
- •Understanding of common machine component applications and assembly is preferred.
- •Experience working with SOMAT eDAQ and nCode Glyphworks is preferred, but not required.
- •Basic machining skills are preferred, but not required.
Working Conditions
- • Office Environment
Our 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