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Sr. Electronics Calibration Technician (2nd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a calibration problem that affected test results.

What they are checking: Whether they follow through on consequences of bad equipment, not just fix the tool.

Tell me about a time you trained someone on calibration work.

What they are checking: Senior-level willingness to share expertise.

What would you do

An oscilloscope comes in out of tolerance. What do you do beyond adjusting it?

What they are checking: Root cause analysis and impact review on test results made with that instrument, as the posting requires.

On second shift, an engineer needs an instrument right away but it is overdue for calibration. What do you do?

What they are checking: Holding calibration rules while helping the engineer find a workable option.

About the work

Walk me through how you calibrate a digital multimeter, from setup to the final certificate.

What they are checking: A complete, traceable calibration process for a core piece of lab equipment.

What makes a calibration traceable, and why does it matter for a test lab?

What they are checking: Understanding traceability to national standards and why product test data depends on it.

How do you calibrate a current shunt, and what can throw off the measurement?

What they are checking: Knowledge of thermal effects, connections and uncertainty in low-resistance measurement.

How would you set the calibration interval for a new piece of equipment?

What they are checking: Using usage, history and risk to decide requirements, which the posting lists as a duty.

What is measurement uncertainty, and how do you work it out for a calibration?

What they are checking: Real grasp of uncertainty budgets and test accuracy ratios.

How do you troubleshoot a data acquisition system that is reading wrong?

What they are checking: Method for isolating faults across sensors, wiring, settings and hardware.

How do you keep calibration records so they would hold up in an audit?

What they are checking: Documentation discipline that supports quality system requirements.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that’s why we invest in an individual’s growth and development from day one. Our fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, state-of-the-art quality controls and cross-functional agility. Your Role on Our Team The Senior Electronics Calibration Technician will perform advanced calibration, adjustment, and troubleshooting of electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), analog and digital oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads, current shunts, probes, signal generators, data acquisition systems, and specialized lab instrumentation. This role will analyze measurement performance and determine calibration requirements for new and existing equipment, conduct root cause analysis on out-of-tolerance conditions, and implement corrective actions. The technician will interpret calibration data to ensure traceability to national and international standards, act as a key technical resource for engineering teams on measurement-related issues, and support workload planning and prioritization of calibration activities based on business needs. You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Maintain and improve calibration systems and databases (e.g., scheduling, certification records, traceability) • Ensure all equipment is calibrated within required intervals to support engineering timelines and testing throughput • Develop and standardize calibration procedures and best practices across labs • Support internal and external audits, including documentation readiness and compliance verification • Collaborate with engineering teams to support: • Test system validation • Measurement capability studies • Equipment selection and specification • Serve as the primary interface with external calibration providers when required • Support urgent measurement and test equipment issues impacting product development timelines • Identify opportunities to insource calibration and reduce outsourced costs through internal capability expansion (aligned with current business initiatives) • Evaluate new calibration equipment and technologies • Contribute to long-term calibration strategy, including lab capability growth and standardization What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Military experience in related field or equivalent work experience. • 5+ years of hands-on experience calibrating electronic test equipment • Strong understanding of: • Electrical measurement principles (voltage, current, resistance, frequency, power) • Calibration methods and traceability concepts • Experience working in a regulated or structured quality environment • Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, collaboration, project coordination, and continuous improvement skills. Other TOOLS that are nice to have: • Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar quality standards • Experience with IndySoft and MET/CONNECT • Familiarity with uncertainty analysis and measurement system analysis (MSA) • Experience with calibration software or asset management systems • Knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) • Exposure to fixture design or automated test systems 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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