Process Technician

JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS - OVER 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCEMilwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. Our mission is to Accelerate, expanding what's possible for our customers, our people, and our communities.We operate as One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond to deliver quality, operational excellence, and scalable manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.Schedule & TrainingThis position begins with a paid training period of approximately three (3) months to ensure employees are fully prepared for the role.Training Schedule:Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMAfter completing training, employees transition to a compressed production schedule with a 3-day work week.Regular Production Schedule (after training):Thursday - Saturday | 5:00 AM - 5:00 PMDue to production demand, employees should expect regular overtime, with typical work weeks ranging from 40 to 50 hours.Employees are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 10 hours in a shift or 40 hours in a week, whichever is greater. Candidates must be able to work the weekday training schedule, transition to the production shift after training, and be available for overtime as needed.SUMMARYAs part of an elite production support team, the Process Technician provides essential support for our production shifts by actively working with operators, engineering, and others to troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during build processes, ensuring effective communication with affected teams. Under the direction of the Technical Support Supervisor and, if applicable, the assigned Manufacturing Engineer, the role involves creating, reviewing, and maintaining build documentation in MES software, as well as developing and managing machine programs for production equipment. This position also implements changes based on customer feedback, operator feedback, and issue system reports. Tasks are distributed among the team members and rotated as necessary.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide immediate engineering support for build processes and equipment in response to production issues on the shop floor.Oversee production for prototype and NPI assemblies requiring additional engineering input.Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.Research, recommend procurement of, and modify tooling and fixtures to optimize the manufacturing process.Program, review, and update jobs in MES software (Factory Logix), ensuring that customer data and datasheets are accurately reflected in the build documentation.Generate program recipes for various production tools and machines for all aspects of production.Address issues assigned to the Engineering team through the issue management system.Update the Materials List, Factory Logix integration settings, and special instructions in the Epicor ERP system and other internal systems as necessary. Communicate effectively with internal teams and, when necessary, with external customers.Train operators and technicians on procedures and processes to ensure adherence to standards, working with production supervisors and leads to ensure training is effectively delivered and adequately documented.Create and maintain part packages as needed.Review customer documentation for clarity and communicate discrepancies through established issue systems.Participate in new equipment installations and related activities.Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for equipment programming and operation, developing documentation and providing training.Actively engage in workgroup/team activities, demonstrating support for continuous improvement initiatives.Foster a positive, adaptive, and dependable team environment.Provide input for problem-solving and maintain strong communication skills.Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.Adhere to established quality policies and procedures, driving toward defect reduction, advocating for improvements.Meet efficiency and utilization standards while prioritizing tasks appropriately.Expected to follow and contribute to safe work practices, including incident reporting and compliance with all safety policies.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.The work performed in this job can only be done on site; therefore, attendance is an essential function of the job.Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or GED required. A two-year certificate from a college or technical school, or equivalent, is preferred.A minimum of three years of experience in electronics, manufacturing equipment, programming and operation required.Proficiency in MS Office is required.Experience with PCB CAD systems is preferred.Intermediate to advanced computer skills, with the ability to coordinate across different software systems.Prior experience with Factory Logix MES and Epicor EMS is preferred.Basic math skills required for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and work with both metric and imperial measurement systems.Ability to assess product quality against written documentation and applicable standards.Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret various technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently for effective communication and comprehension of documentation.Ability to analyze and interpret common manufacturing documents, technical specifications, and machine reports.CERTIFICATIONSMust successfully complete the Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course (in-house training provided).Must successfully complete the IPC-A-610 Workmanship Standard Awareness course (in-house training provided).Must comply with ITAR regulations as Milwaukee Electronics is a DDTC Registered Company.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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 EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll 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] 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 Employer This 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.

Created: 2026-04-02