Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

WORK SCHEDULE

Work just 3 days a week — and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week.

This position follows a Monday – Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM schedule, giving you full-time hours in three days and four consecutive days off to recharge, spend time with family, or pursue what matters most to you.

Additional perks of this schedule:

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 10 per day 

• 10% shift differential pay for working evening/night hours

• A consistent, predictable schedule you can plan your life around

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.

About the Role

Quality Inspector III is not an entry-level title — it's a recognition of real expertise. In this role, you'll inspect PCB assemblies and box-build electronic products against IPC-A-610 and customer standards, using AOI, microscopes, and magnification equipment to catch what others might miss. You'll also be a resource for the team around you — mentoring junior inspectors, collaborating with Engineering and Production, and providing the kind of real-time feedback that prevents defects before they become problems.

If you have a strong electronics inspection background and take pride in doing precise, impactful work, this is a role where that expertise will be visible every day.

What You'll Do

• Inspect PCB assemblies, subassemblies, and box-build products for compliance with IPC-A-610 and customer requirements
• Perform SMT, through-hole, modification, final, and rework inspections as required
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and job travelers to verify product conformance
• Utilize inspection tools including AOI, magnification lamps, microscopes, and other visual inspection equipment
• Accurately document inspection results using daily inspection sheets or FactoryLogix
• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to Engineering, Quality, Production, and leadership
• Provide real-time feedback to production personnel to support corrective action and defect prevention
• Train and mentor Quality Inspector I & II team members on inspection techniques, standards, and procedures
• Participate in internal quality audits, Lean initiatives, and daily pass-down meetings
• Follow all quality policies, safety procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work area

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Electronics or related field, OR a minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to evaluate product quality against written documentation
• Basic computer skills including data entry; experience with FactoryLogix a plus
• Basic math skills and ability to interpret charts, graphs, and performance data
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must be eligible to work in an ITAR-controlled facility (U.S. Person status required)

Certifications

• IPC-A-610 certification required (must be obtained within one year of hire; in-house training provided)
• Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course (must be completed within one year of hire; in-house training provided)

Physical Requirements

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.

Work performed seated or standing depending on workstation; frequent use of hands for handling and inspection tasks; occasional standing and walking; ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required.

Work Environment

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.

Electronics manufacturing facility with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise levels are typically loud; PPE required where applicable. This is a fully on-site role — attendance is essential.

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 hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For 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.