SMT Process Technician

Milwaukee Electronics • Canby, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an electronics manufacturing professional who thrives on the production floor and loves solving problems in real time. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or able to satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Paid in-house training for required certifications (Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification Course, IPC-A-610 Workmanship Standard Awareness Course)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED