Manufacturing Associate-Prewave

Vanguard EMS, Inc.Vanguard EMS, Inc.Beaverton, Oregon, United States
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Posted

9/21/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for placing electronic components onto printed circuit boards according to detailed instructions and quality standards. They must also inspect work to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized production area.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Experience with pre-wave processing and IPC 610 certification are preferred qualifications for this role.

Key skills

Critical thinkingProblem solvingAttention to detailCommunication skillsElectronic component identificationPCBA handlingEquipment operationQuality inspectionIPC standardsManual dexterityOrganizationTeamwork

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Education requirements

high school

About Vanguard EMS, Inc.

Industry

Manufacturing

Employees

128

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

At Vanguard EMS we serve customers who have products that simply cannot fail in their application. We are in the top 10% among electronics manufacturing service providers in manufacturing and test capabilities. Our processes and certifications support leaders in the Medical, Aerospace, Defense and Infrastructure sectors. From our customer interactions to the technicians working on our manufacturing floor, quality is in our DNA. We don't take shortcuts; we follow processes. You can expect seamless program alignment and rapid adjustment to changing circumstances. As a result, your programs flow through manufacturing quickly and smoothly.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesEngineering

Description

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with the team coordinator and department manager to produce qualify processes that meets or exceeds IPC standards. This position is key to company quality standards. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live. What you’ll do: Place electronic components into printed circuit board following detailed instruction. Inspect and quality check own work and the work of others Ensure that products meet all customer and regulatory requirements. Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team and manager as needed. Contribute to a positive team working environment and maintain a clean and organized area. Assist in other departments as needed and participate in controlled process improvement projects. Performs other duties as assigned. What you’ll need: Displays a high-level critical thinking, analysis, and organization. Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality. Strong attention to detail and proficient communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and basic electronic component identification and board handling (PCBA). Effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components and tools. Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products. Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner. Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production (daily and weekly). Normal color vision Education and/or Experience High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Preferred Qualifications Experience with pre wave processing IPC 610 certification While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary Employees enjoy a benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision 401K (with employer match) Paid time off Paid holidays Profit sharing

Requirements

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Electronic component identification
  • PCBA handling
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality inspection
  • IPC standards
  • Manual dexterity
  • Organization
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Profit sharing

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