NPI Technician – Pre-Production

Milwaukee Electronics•Canby, OR

125d•Onsite

About The Position

HELP SET EVERY JOB UP FOR SUCCESS BEFORE IT REACHES PRODUCTION Do you enjoy catching issues before they become production problems? Are you detail-oriented, technical, and energized by work that directly impacts quality, cost, and customer satisfaction? At Milwaukee Electronics, our NPI Technicians are a key part of launching jobs successfully. In this role, you will review incoming customer data, evaluate technical feasibility, support New Product Introduction activities, and help ensure each order is ready for a smooth transition into production. You will work with industry-leading DFM tools such as Valor, partner closely with Customer Service, Engineering, and production teams, and serve as a technical resource for tooling, manufacturability, and defect reduction. If you enjoy solving problems early, digging into details, and helping teams build products right the first time, this could be a great fit.

Requirements

Associate's degree OR 2+ years of hands-on experience with SMT equipment or machine programming (equivalent combinations considered)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer-provided data files
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills - able to translate technical findings clearly for non-technical teammates
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Valor or similar DFM software
Familiarity with IPC standards
Background supporting NPI or new product launch processes

Responsibilities

Perform front-end technical reviews on incoming quotes
Evaluate customer drawings and data files for manufacturability and cost impact
Partner with the Customer Service team to answer technical questions and resolve issues
Order and maintain SMT tooling including stencils and SMT carriers; modify tooling as needed
Develop penalization and tooling recommendations for production teams
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including BOM loads and tooling orders
Research past builds and generate defect reports to drive continuous improvement
Use Valor and similar DFM software to produce technical reviews and customer-facing DFM reports
Participate in cross-departmental meetings as an SME focused on DFM and defect reduction
Create and deliver training materials for Front End Technical Supporters locally and globally
Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement