SMT Process Technician

If you're an electronics manufacturing professional who thrives on the production floor and loves solving problems in real time, this is your kind of role.

At Milwaukee Electronics, our SMT Process Technicians are the backbone of our production shifts, working side by side with operators and engineers to troubleshoot build processes, develop machine programs, and keep quality moving forward. You'll be part of an elite production support team at a company that has been bringing innovations to life for over 70 years.

This role follows a two-phase schedule:

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

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.

• 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
• Review customer documentation for clarity and flag discrepancies through established issue systems
• 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

• 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
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and machine reports
• Ability to work both metric and imperial measurement systems

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

Required certifications are completed through paid in‑house training:

• IPC-A-610 Workmanship Standard Awareness Course

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands for handling and manipulating objects. Regularly required to communicate verbally and actively listen. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to frequently 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.

Work environment noise level is moderate, occasionally it can be loud, but employees may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. The work setting is both hands‑on and administrative, requiring the use of computers and printers. Safety measures are enforced to protect against hazards and to maintain a safe working environment.

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.

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