SMT Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Schedule & Hours

This role follows a two-phase schedule:

Training Period (approximately 3 months) Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Regular Production Schedule (upon successful completion of training) 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
• 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

Physical Demands

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

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.

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 View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.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.