SMT Process Technician

Schedule & Hours

• Training Period: Approximately 3 months - Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Regular Production Schedule: Thursday–Saturday | 5:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Compressed 3-day workweek
• Overtime is paid for all hours worked beyond 10 hours in a day.

What You'll Do

• Provide immediate engineering support for build processes and equipment in response to production floor issues
• Oversee production for prototype and NPI assemblies requiring additional engineering input
• Develop, manage, and update machine programs for production equipment
• Program and maintain jobs in Factory Logix MES, ensuring customer data and datasheets are accurately reflected in build documentation
• Update Materials Lists, Factory Logix integration settings, and special instructions in Epicor ERP
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Procure and modify tooling and fixtures to optimize the manufacturing process
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for equipment programming and operation
• Train operators and technicians on procedures and processes; document training delivery
• Participate in new equipment installations
• Drive continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and safe work practices

What You Need

• High School diploma or GED required; two-year technical certificate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, equipment programming, and operation
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to work across multiple software systems
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong problem-solving skills — able to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and machine reports
• Able to work both metric and imperial measurement systems

Bonus Points

• Experience with PCB CAD systems
• Prior experience with Factory Logix MES or Epicor ERP
• Experience in NPI or prototype production support

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for handling and manipulating objects
• Rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to communicate verbally and actively listen
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Visual requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

About Milwaukee Electronics

Milwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer with over 70 years of experience bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. We operate as One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond — for our customers, our people, and our communities. At our Canby, OR facility, you'll find a fast-paced, technically sharp team that takes quality seriously.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN 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 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

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.