Lab Technician - Power Systems Division

Company Description

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

BASIC DESCRIPTION:

This position will be a key technical position to assist engineering in the development and support of new and current products with engine driven welding systems 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but not limited to:

•Perform all engineering tests including V-A curves, heat tests, reliability, and third party. 

•Work closely with Miller's Third-Party Certification Coordinator to construct, revise, and

 keep current third-party reports such as CSA, CE, CCC.

•Ability to diagnose and correct issues arising in units from production builds, lab and

 reliability tests are required.

•Identify, communicate, and resolve production line product issues.

•Occasionally manage small projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•2-year technical degree in electronics, electro-mechanical or related field.

•Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and the ability to repair circuit boards

to the component level is required.

•Proficient mechanic skills

•Candidate must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation and excellent

interpersonal skills who works well in a business unit team environment with minimum

supervision.

•Good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Omnify and Macola

•Ability to write accurate and concise reports is required.

•Limited travel may be required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.