Quality Technician

Canby, 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013, USA

JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS – OVER 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE

Milwaukee 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.

This position typically works a Monday–Friday schedule
. Standard shift hours occur during daytime operations; however,
flexible start and end times may be considered depending on business needs and candidate availability. For example, some employees may prefer a later shift, such as 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
.

The Quality Technician monitors quality systems and processes to ensure that outgoing products meet Milwaukee Electronics’ standards. This role performs hands‑on quality inspection, defect analysis, and data tracking to support process improvement and compliance with industry and customer quality requirements. The position is semi‑technical in nature and requires the ability to interpret manufacturing documentation, evaluate electronic assemblies, and support engineering and operations teams in identifying and resolving product quality issues.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, analyze, and report daily defect data to identify trends and support process improvements.
• Perform visual and functional inspection of electronic assemblies and components to ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.
• Inspect and process returned products (Return Material Authorizations – RMAs), working with cross‑functional teams to determine defect causes and develop rework plans.
• Conduct regular process line audits and support internal quality audits.
• Perform incoming component inspections as required by customer specifications or internal quality directives.
• Utilize Epicor ERP to document inspection results, track quality data, and support traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to investigate and resolve customer corrective action requests.
• Track and manage quality‑related data, partnering with engineering teams to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Participate in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply IPC‑A‑610 standards to assess the visual quality of electronic assemblies.
• Adhere to all quality policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support problem‑solving initiatives and communicate findings effectively with team members and leadership.
• Attendance on‑site is essential, as job duties cannot be performed remotely.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or a related technical manufacturing role.
• Experience performing visual inspection and evaluating product quality in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for quality or manufacturing data tracking (Epicor experience required).
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn and apply quality control methods and best practices.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics or contract manufacturing environments.
• Experience with IPC‑A‑610 or similar electronic assembly inspection standards.

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Ability to identify product defects and quality issues through visual inspection and analytical review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, with the ability to build and modify analytical charts and graphs.
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, and develop solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain…