Nick Labonte

About Nick Labonte

This is what the AI says about more than 10 years of experience in firmware development, DevOps, and testing, I am the Engineering Manager at Milwaukee Electronics, where I manage a cross-functional team of engineers who provide innovative and reliable solutions for various electronics products. I joined Milwaukee Electronics in November 2023, after working for 7.5 years at Milwaukee Tool, a leading manufacturer of power tools and accessories.At Milwaukee Tool, I held the positions of Senior Manager of System Integration and Principal Engineer of Firmware DevOps, where I led and contributed to multiple projects that enhanced the performance, functionality, and quality of our products. I also received the CANDID Culture Award for exemplifying the cultural expectations around candid communication. I am passionate about mentoring young engineers, driving agile and DevOps principles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality. I have expertise in software management, manufacturing process improvement, defining requirements, and engineering leadership. I am looking for an opportunity to leverage my skills and knowledge in firmware engineering for power tools and accessories, and to continue learning and growing in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Milwaukee Electronics

   Nov 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead the day-to-day operations of the product development engineering team

Education

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

  B.S., Computer Engineering

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Software Engineering
• Testing
• Software Development
• Visual Studio
• Embedded Systems
• C++
• Embedded Software
• C
• Object Oriented Design
• C#
• Programming
• Oop
• .net
• Xml
• Software Design
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Electronics
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Firmware
• Embedded C
• Test Automation
• Systems Design