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 Specialists 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.
SCHEDULE
Training Period (approximately 3 months): Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (paid)
Regular Production Schedule (after training): Thursday - Saturday | 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (compressed 3-day work week)
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
- 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
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
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manufacturing documents, and machine reports
- Ability to work both metric and imperial measurement systems
BONUS POINTS
- Experience with PCB CAD systems
- Prior experience with Factory Logix MES or Epicor ERP
- Background in NPI or prototype production support
CERTIFICATIONS
Required certifications are completed through paid in-house training:
- Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification Course
- 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.
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 3 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, equipment programming, and operation
- High School diploma or GED
- Two-year technical certificate or equivalent preferred
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documents
What We Do
Milwaukee Electronics is an American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider based in the U.S., Mexico and Asia. Founded in 1954, we have evolved into a one-stop shop for custom electronics design, printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping and assembly as well as project management.
