Engineering Technician Level 1 Job Milwaukee area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Overview A leading organization is seeking an Engineering Technician to support hands on electrical testing activities in a high current laboratory environment. This role is based onsite in Milwaukee, WI and reports to the Test Engineering Team Lead. The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in building, configuring, and testing Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switch gear, supporting UL and IEC compliance testing while maintaining the highest standards of safety, documentation, and lab organization.

Responsibilities

Build and configure Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switch gear test samples based on engineering drawings and specifications
Assemble electrical and mechanical components for standard and custom test configurations
Prepare and support high current, high power electrical test setups
Conduct electrical compliance testing in accordance with:
- UL 845
- UL 891
- IEC 61439 1
- IEC 61439 2
Perform common electrical tests, including:
- Short circuit testing
- Arc flash testing
- Temperature rise testing
- Dielectric (hi pot) testing
Strictly follow electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Document test setups, procedures, results, anomalies, and deviations in formal test records
Capture and maintain traceability and compliance documentation
Collaborate closely with development engineers and high current lab engineers during complex testing
Provide hands on support for failure investigations and root cause analysis
Communicate test status, issues, and findings to engineering stakeholders
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit ready lab environment using 5S principles
Support a strong culture of safety in high energy testing environments

Required Qualifications

Hands on experience with:
- Electrical and mechanical assembly
- Power and control wiring
- Test instrumentation and laboratory equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated understanding of:
- Electrical safety practices
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Safe work practices for high energy electrical systems
Familiarity with 5S principles and basic Six Sigma concepts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing MCCs, switch gear, or industrial power products
Familiarity with UL and IEC compliance testing standards