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≈ $36k – $80k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Beaverton)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.

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Vanguard EMS is an electronics manufacturing services provider based in Beaverton, Oregon, that builds high-reliability printed circuit board assemblies and electronic products for customers in the medical, aerospace and defense, and infrastructure and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1988 by Tektronix alumni as the Laughlin-Wilt Group and was acquired in 2003 by its current chairman and chief executive Floyd Sutz, who joined its predecessor as CFO in 1995. Its openings include manufacturing associates, SMT machine operators, soldering and rework technicians, test technicians, inventory control staff, buyers and manufacturing and test engineers.

The Manufacturing Associate - Prep 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.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

  • Prep electronic components for 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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

Benefits

Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401K (with employer match)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Profit sharing
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