DFM and Quote Technician

Ultipro; Canby, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a detail-oriented DFM & Quote Technician to support manufacturing planning and quoting for PCBAs. You will review customer designs, identify manufacturability issues, and coordinate tooling for production, working with Engineering and Customer Support to improve quotes and reduce defects.

This on-site role emphasizes robust communication, accurate data handling, and collaboration across teams to implement cost-effective solutions and lean improvements.

Qualifications

• AS degree or two years of experience with PCBA troubleshooting/repair or SMT equipment programming. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read technical drawings, interpret technical instructions and diagrams, and work with customer-provided data is essential.
• Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate clearly and follow technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DFM reviews of customer drawings and data files to assess compatibility with manufacturing capabilities and cost impact.
• Order stencils, SMT carriers, and other tooling; maintain tooling log.
• Develop recommendations for PCB panelization and tooling to support efficient production and reduce defects.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Customer Support.
• Coordinate with Engineering to address manufacturing and tooling concerns for upcoming jobs.
• Review historical job records and provide defect reports to support improvements on repeat builds.
• Support NPI activities, including loading BOMs, ordering tooling, and 3D printing tooling.
• Develop training materials and provide instructions to colleagues locally and globally.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings as SME on DFM and defect reduction, focusing on tooling.
• Follow quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to reduce costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

AS degree or 2 years PCBA troubleshooting/repair

Tools

MS Office

SMT equipment programming

Job description

Milwaukee Electronics is looking for a detail-oriented DFM & Quote Technician to support manufacturing planning and quoting for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).

You’ll review customer designs, identify potential manufacturing issues, and coordinate the tooling needed for production. Working closely with Engineering and Customer Support, you’ll conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and recommend solutions that support accurate quotes, efficient production, and fewer defects.

If you enjoy technical problem-solving, working with detailed drawings, and collaborating with a hands-on team, we’d like to hear from you.

This position requires on-site work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of customer-provided drawings and data files to assess compatibility with manufacturing capabilities and identify process requirements that affect cost.
• Order stencils, surface-mount technology (SMT) carriers, and other tooling as requested, and maintain an accurate tooling log.
• Develop recommendations for PCB panelization and tooling to support efficient production and reduce defects.
• Clearly and concisely communicate findings and recommendations to the Customer Support team.
• Coordinate with Engineering to address manufacturing and tooling concerns for upcoming jobs.
• Review historical job records and provide defect reports to support improvements on repeat builds.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including loading bills of materials (BOMs), ordering tooling, and 3D printing tooling as requested.
• Develop training materials and provide instructions to colleagues, both locally and globally.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings as a subject matter expert (SME) on DFM and defect reduction, with an emphasis on tooling.
• Follow applicable quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate dependability, teamwork, and adaptability as priorities and processes change.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Maintain reliable on-site attendance, which is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate of Science (AS) degree or two years of experience with PCBA troubleshooting/repair or SMT equipment programming. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read technical drawings, interpret technical instructions and diagrams, and work with customer-provided data is an essential skill in this role.
• Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate clearly and follow technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to define issues, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and the ability to interpret performance graphs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive, respectful attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, respond to urgent needs, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and retain information about new services and processes.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Demands

The 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

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands to point, handle, or feel & reach with hands & arms; frequently is required to stand, sit, & talk or hear; occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds & occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The 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.

Typically, in an office environment where time is expected to be spent on the phone or computer, engaging with staff and/or business owners. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ITAR Compliance Requirement

This position is located at an ITAR-controlled facility and may require access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. export-control regulations, candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This includes U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), including individuals granted refugee or asylum status.

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 414-228-5000 or [e-mail].

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
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