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Electronics Test Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an automated test setup you built. What did you use to control it and collect data?

What they are checking: Whether they can build automated test systems with tools like Python or LabVIEW to scale testing.

Tell me about a time your testing found a problem the design team had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have caught real issues and handled the conversation with designers well.

How do you keep your test equipment and fixtures organized so others on the team can use them?

What they are checking: Whether they think about shared lab resources and repeatable setups.

What would you do

A board fails one test out of a hundred runs. How do you figure out whether it's the board or your test setup?

What they are checking: Whether they question their own setup and isolate variables before blaming the design.

The design team wants test results by Friday, but a proper test needs two weeks. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer useful early data while being honest about what a shortened test can and can't show.

About the work

Walk me through a test plan you wrote for a new electronic assembly. How did you decide what to test and how hard to push it?

What they are checking: Whether they can design tests that find weak points rather than just confirm the design works.

How would you test a motor controller board for a cordless tool so you're confident it will survive real jobsite use?

What they are checking: Whether they think about stall, temperature, vibration and battery voltage extremes that tools actually see.

What does a good failure report look like, so the design engineer can act on it right away?

What they are checking: Whether they report failures with conditions, data and evidence clear enough to drive a fix.

How do you test the safety features in a tool's electronics, like overcurrent and overtemperature protection?

What they are checking: Whether they verify that protections trip correctly and reliably, which protects users.

How do you make sure your measurements of current, voltage and temperature are accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand sensor placement, calibration and measurement error.

How would you test a battery pack and charger system for safety and performance?

What they are checking: Whether they know lithium-ion testing hazards and the conditions that stress a pack.

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The full job description

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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 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 and we’re just getting started. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click  HERE . The Electronics Test Engineer II will exhibit vision and foresight to test the extremes of designs to ensure robust and reliable electronic designs for Milwaukee power tools. You will collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers and Test Lab Technicians to design/develop test plans, procedures, and fixtures, improve our current test methods, analyze test data, and provide feedback to engineering design teams. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Develop test plans and procedures based on new or established products, to ensure product meets customer requirements. • Support NPD teams through test development, data analysis, and competitor benchmarking. • Interpret performance data by using robust statistical methods to make formal recommendations to product design teams. • Provide guidance, feedback, and recommendations for improving current testing methods and requirements. • Assist in the development, build, and programming of test fixtures. • Create documentation for test fixtures, theory of operation, and specifications. • Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems. • Conduct experiments, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data. • Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and communicate status updates to other teams and mid-level management. • Review new product designs and engineering changes with respect to product reliability, user requirements and warranty information • Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations. • Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools. What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • 2+ years of experience in testing printed circuit board assemblies. • Excellent  HW / F W problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment. • Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic. • Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international). Other TOOLS we prefer you to have: • Knowledge of test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, measuring techniques, data acquisition and performance calculations. • Ability to understand and develop schematics for PCBAs. • Experience with programming languages such as LabView, C, Python, and experience working with Arduino platform. • Working knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) analytical techniques. • Knowledge of electronic component reliability and failure modes. • Knowledge in HW Manual testing is preferred. • Experience with soldering and wiring preferred. 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.

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