Engineering Production Technician

Kelly Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Engineering Production Technician in Portland, OR to build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot small electronic medical-device components. You will use microscopes, soldering tools, and production equipment in a clean, quality-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in precision assembly, electronics, or medical device manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and hands-on soldering experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering and microscope experience.
• 1–3 years in precision assembly, electronics, medical device, or similar manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail in a clean room/regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot small electronic medical-device components.
• Work with microscopes, soldering/rework tools, production equipment, and detailed instructions.

Skills

Soldering

Microscope

Precision assembly

Electronics

Medical device

Job description

Engineering Production Technician | Portland, OR

$28–$30/hr | Contract-to-Hire | Career Growth Opportunity

Want a hands‑on role where your precision skills actually matter? Join a growing medical‑device team building life‑changing diabetes technology.

What’s in it for you:

• $28–$30/hr, based on experience

• Contract‑to‑hire with a real path to permanent employment

• Work with advanced medical‑device technology—not repetitive warehouse work

• Use your soldering, microscope, assembly, and troubleshooting skills every day

• Be part of a growing team where strong technicians can grow with the company

• Portland‑area role; site is moving to Southeast Portland in November

What you’ll do:

Build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot small electronic medical‑device components. You’ll work with microscopes, soldering/rework tools, production equipment, and detailed work instructions in a clean, quality‑focused environment.

You’re a strong fit if you have:

• Hands‑on soldering and microscope experience, strong attention to detail, and 1–3 years of precision assembly, electronics, medical device, or similar manufacturing experience.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­… Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.