Test Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Test Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in the state's manufacturing, medical device, and defense electronics sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level hardware verification roles to senior software quality leads. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor the heaviest hiring, and established employers like Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, and GE Healthcare maintain a consistent need for test engineers across their Wisconsin facilities. Embedded systems testing, automated test equipment development, and quality assurance for regulated medical and industrial products are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to manage test fixtures, processes, and diagnostics for one specific customer. Responsibilities include developing and supporting production tests, creating testing procedures, troubleshooting equipment, and analyzing data to improve yields. Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuitry and experience with circuit schematics and process documentation are essential. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to drive quality and efficiency in manufacturing.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/Electronics or in a related field (Electronics / Electrical).
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in an electronic assembly environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This Test Engineer position will have direct ownership of the testing fixtures, test processes, and board failure diagnostics for a single customer. Additional general responsibilities to include:
- Provide test engineering development and support for production.
- Develop, build, and program functional test systems.
- Create, modify, and maintain board-specific testing procedures for use by Production.
- Support manufacturing tools and systems for various programmable devices.
- Become familiar with customer-specific testing platforms and support test failure diagnostics and fixture repairs/modifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair general test equipment.
- Collect and analyze reject data to improve production yields.
- Understand analog and digital circuitry.
- Read and understand circuit schematics.
- Develop process documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
- Expertise in board level troubleshooting.
- Experience with Lab View, Visual basic, and C+ software desirable.
- Experience with VXI, PXI, and GPIB instrument interface systems a plus.
- Understanding of PC architecture for embedded systems. Skill set includes understanding of basic OS systems.
- Understanding and experience with Boundary Scan.
- Basic understanding of ICT test platforms and concepts. Agilent experience a plus.
- Familiarity with programmable memory devices including PICs, Processors, PAL’s etc.
- The ability to set up configuration register and batch files to support production programming.
- Experience with component level datasheets and considerations associated with part substitution.
- Expertise with both Analog and Digital component design considerations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ability to read, speak, & understand English to enable clear communication & comprehension of documentation.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills required to add, subtract, multiply & divide. Basic understanding of & ability to read performance graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Able to perform basic data entry transactions.
- Must achieve a passing score on IPC Component Identification course.
- Must achieve a passing score on IPC Workmanship Standards course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)
Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Electrical Engineering
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to manage test fixtures, processes, and diagnostics for one specific customer. Responsibilities include developing and supporting production tests, creating testing procedures, troubleshooting equipment, and analyzing data to improve yields. Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuitry and experience with circuit schematics and process documentation are essential. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to drive quality and efficiency in manufacturing.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/Electronics or in a related field (Electronics / Electrical).
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in an electronic assembly environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This Test Engineer position will have direct ownership of the testing fixtures, test processes, and board failure diagnostics for a single customer. Additional general responsibilities to include:
- Provide test engineering development and support for production.
- Develop, build, and program functional test systems.
- Create, modify, and maintain board-specific testing procedures for use by Production.
- Support manufacturing tools and systems for various programmable devices.
- Become familiar with customer-specific testing platforms and support test failure diagnostics and fixture repairs/modifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair general test equipment.
- Collect and analyze reject data to improve production yields.
- Understand analog and digital circuitry.
- Read and understand circuit schematics.
- Develop process documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
- Expertise in board level troubleshooting.
- Experience with Lab View, Visual basic, and C+ software desirable.
- Experience with VXI, PXI, and GPIB instrument interface systems a plus.
- Understanding of PC architecture for embedded systems. Skill set includes understanding of basic OS systems.
- Understanding and experience with Boundary Scan.
- Basic understanding of ICT test platforms and concepts. Agilent experience a plus.
- Familiarity with programmable memory devices including PICs, Processors, PAL’s etc.
- The ability to set up configuration register and batch files to support production programming.
- Experience with component level datasheets and considerations associated with part substitution.
- Expertise with both Analog and Digital component design considerations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The ability to read, speak, & understand English to enable clear communication & comprehension of documentation.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills required to add, subtract, multiply & divide. Basic understanding of & ability to read performance graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Able to perform basic data entry transactions.
- Must achieve a passing score on IPC Component Identification course.
- Must achieve a passing score on IPC Workmanship Standards course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee
must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)
Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Electrical Engineering
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Medical Devices
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience developing or maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts
- Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or data acquisition systems
- Familiarity with quality standards relevant to Wisconsin industries, including ISO 9001 or IEC 62304 for medical devices
- Strong documentation skills for writing test plans, test cases, and failure analysis reports
- Experience with software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or industry-standard defect tracking platforms
Test Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a test engineer in Wisconsin?
Most test engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Wisconsin does not impose a state-specific license for test engineers in most private-sector settings, though engineers who offer services directly to the public may pursue licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Practical experience with automated testing, hardware verification, or quality systems in manufacturing or medical device environments is what Wisconsin employers weigh most heavily.
Which companies hire test engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring test engineers in Wisconsin include Werfen, Foxconn WI, and Milwaukee Tool, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's strong manufacturing and medical technology base means large employers in those sectors consistently post test engineer openings year-round.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most test engineer jobs?
Menomonee Falls, Racine, and Milwaukee have the most test engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of industrial automation, power systems, and building technology companies, while Madison's medical device and research-driven employers and Green Bay's manufacturing base account for strong hiring in those metros.
Are there remote test engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since much of the role involves hands-on work with physical hardware, test benches, or controlled lab environments. About 56% of test engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the portion of the work that is software QA, test script development, or data analysis. The most remote-compatible sub-roles are software test automation and defect analysis positions.
How can I get hired as a test engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an engineering internship or co-op at one of Wisconsin's large manufacturing or medical device employers, where many companies including Rockwell Automation and GE Healthcare run structured early-career programs. Graduates who target titles like test technician, quality engineer, or manufacturing engineer gain hands-on exposure that translates directly into test engineer roles. Earning a certified LabVIEW associate developer credential or completing a relevant project portfolio in embedded testing gives candidates without experience a concrete edge in Wisconsin interviews.
Where can I find and apply to test engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to test engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly.
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