Quality Assurance Engineer I- Digital Platforms
Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Milwaukee Tool (industrial) in Milwaukee, WI. Develop a strong understanding of Milwaukee Tool's digital platforms, business processes, and customer experiences.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $77k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 35 quality engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 34 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $77k–$120k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 63%
- Supplier quality 40%
- SPC 37%
- Team leadership 34%
- FMEA 34%
- Control plans 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Milwaukee Tool
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee
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Full description from Milwaukee ToolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Role on Our Team
As a QA Engineer I – Digital Platforms , you will support the delivery of high-quality digital experiences across Milwaukee Tool's customer-facing applications.
In this role, you will partner closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and fellow QA engineers to learn our systems, understand business processes, and contribute to quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will execute testing activities, identify defects, and help ensure customers receive reliable and intuitive digital experiences.
responsibilities
- ◆Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing for web and API-based applications.
- ◆Develop a strong understanding of Milwaukee Tool's digital platforms, business processes, and customer experiences.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- ◆Identify, document, and track software defects while effectively communicating findings to development teams.
- ◆Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and other Agile ceremonies.
- ◆Create and maintain test cases, test data, and QA documentation.
- ◆Assist with validation of website content, product information, and customer-facing functionality.
- ◆Learn and apply quality engineering best practices, testing methodologies, and automation tools.
- ◆Support user acceptance testing and release validation activities.
- ◆Communicate testing status, risks, and issues clearly to team members and stakeholders.
- ◆Continuously expand technical knowledge of the applications, systems, and technologies used within the organization.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
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QA Engineer I – Digital Platforms
- •*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- •* This position will be Hybrid in our Downtown Milwaukee Office ( Not Remote)
The TOOLS you'll bring with you
- •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- •0-3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, or a related field.
- •Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- •Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- •Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- •A desire to learn new technologies, systems, and business processes.
- •Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- •Familiarity with Agile methodologies is preferred.
- •Basic knowledge of web technologies, APIs, or test automation concepts is a plus.
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have
- •Exposure to API testing.
- •Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Postman, or browser developer tools.
- •Basic understanding of test automation concepts.
- •Experience working on team projects in a professional, academic, or internship environment.
- •Interest in quality engineering and continuous improvement practices.
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 for details