Associate Product Engineer

Keytronic; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Keytronic in Spokane Valley is seeking an entry-level Product Engineer to assist with manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in implementing customer-driven changes and providing engineering support across departments. The position requires an associate's degree and offers a supportive, team-based environment.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a foundational knowledge of mechanical and electronic principles. Keytronic values employee growth through training and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with minimal experience in product engineering.
• Ability to read and understand PCA assembly drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing customer-requested changes and product modifications.
• Provides product engineering support to various internal services.
• Assists in implementing product cost reduction programs.

Skills

Ability to operate and knowledge of MFGPRO software

Ability to use digital voltmeters

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of mechanical and electronic principles

Education

Associate’s degree in an engineering related field

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (preferred)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Spokane - Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $26.00 - $33.00 Hourly
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Engineering

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast‑paced work environment, while constantly seeking to create new solutions.

Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k). We also offer a wellness program, volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all‑employee meetings.

Job Summary

Assists in ensuring that assigned products are manufactured to customer requirements and produced within the company cost goals.

Essential Functions

• Assists in implementing timely and cost‑effective customer‑requested changes, model number additions to product lines, and product modifications that enhance quality and production line efficiency.
• Assists in providing product engineering support to other services groups within the company; Sales and Marketing, Customer Services, Purchasing, Design Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality.
• Assists in implementing product cost reduction programs to meet company financial goals.

Other Functions

• Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.
• Interfaces with customers as required.
• Performs other duties assigned to achieve corporate and departmental objectives that are outside normal job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an engineering related field.
• Entry‑level position with minimal experience in product engineering.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of MFGPRO software or similar manufacturing software.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to use digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, software development tools, and micrometers.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical and electronic principles and keyboard product lines, keyboard assembly practices, and keyboard ECN/PCO procedures.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, statistics, and permutations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and determine critical parameters.
• Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to read and understand PCA assembly drawings and technical notes.
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills; comfortable speaking to small and large technical audiences.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce routine reports and follow instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and familiarity with email, internet, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• High level of interpersonal skills for sensitive and confidential situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• One to two years of experience in product engineering.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or EMS industry desired, with emphasis on offshore manufacturing support.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast‑paced, time‑pressed, and requires accuracy.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast‑paced, time‑pressed, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open‑cubicle setting with occasional louder areas.

Additional Responsibilities

Incumbents are expected to promote teamwork, assist in training and guidance, maintain a clean and safe work area, provide customers with high quality products, and apply quality improvement processes.

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.