Electrical Engineering Technician II - SMT
Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Milwaukee Tool (industrial) in Brookfield, WI. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
- They ask for
- degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$128k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 24 reliability engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$128k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 46%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
- Team leadership 25%
- DOE 25%
- FDA / GMP 21%
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This plant: Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield
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Full description from Milwaukee ToolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Setup and operate automated assembly equipment for prototype PCBAs.
- ◆Collaborate with all members of the Rapid PCBA team regarding material readiness and setup status.
- ◆Provide post assembly manufacturing feedback regarding best practices
- ◆Assist in completing preventive maintenance on equipment.
- ◆Effectively communicate project delays and updates.
- ◆Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- ◆Work to improve productivity while maintaining quality standards
- ◆Assist in continuous improvement and process implementation activities.
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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.
The EE Technician II– SMT 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.
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 and troubleshooting automated SMT equipment.
- •Ability to read PCBA assembly drawings and build documents.
- •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
- •Relevant experience with Mycronic or Koh Young machines.
- •Experience working alongside engineers in an engineering/electronics lab.
- •Experience in thermal profiling printed circuit boards.
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.