Engineering Production Technician

Engineering Production Technician

Portland, OR | Contract-to-Hire | $28–$30 per hour

Location

This position will initially be based near Tigard/Washington Square and will transition to Southeast Portland in November.

Overview

Kelly Engineering is hiring an Engineering Production Technician for a growing medical device manufacturer. This hands-on role will support the assembly, soldering, inspection, and testing of small electronic components used in continuous glucose monitoring devices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small, precision medical device and electronic components.

• Perform soldering and rework using microscopes and precision tools.

• Inspect components under magnification for defects, contamination, and alignment.

• Read and follow technical drawings, SOPs, and assembly instructions.

• Operate automated and semi-automated assembly equipment.

• Conduct functional testing using calibrated equipment.

• Complete batch records, travelers, and inspection documentation.

• Follow GMP, ESD, cleanroom, FDA, and ISO 13485 requirements.

• Assist with basic troubleshooting and report nonconforming products.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in medical device assembly, electronics manufacturing, or another precision production environment.

• Hands-on soldering and microscope experience required.

• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

• Ability to read technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.

• Familiarity with GMP or regulated manufacturing requirements.

• Medical device, cleanroom, or ISO 13485 experience preferred.

• IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to work at both Portland-area locations.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. 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.