Vanguard EMS

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

Soldering Rework / Repair Tech

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBeaverton, OR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.
Ability to obtain IPC 7711/7721 certification.
Ability to self-manage, solve problems, and work accurately with numbers.
Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily requirements, and work overtime when needed.
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple levels of personnel throughout manufacturing.
Ability to manipulate extremely small or fragile components and tools.
Ability to use visual aids and complicated drawings to verify quality products.

Responsibilities

Perform removal and replacement of BGA and bottom termination components.
Rework and repair pads, traces, and barrels; SMT and through-hole components; masks, bonding, and conformal coat; and other repairs, often under a microscope or over a hot plate.
Perform modifications with direction from a manufacturing engineer.
Contribute to continuous improvement, training, and other workplace programs.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
Ensure benches, tools, and equipment are maintained in good working condition.
Maintain a clean and highly organized work area and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide rework and repair soldering support in a timely manner, repair components on printed circuit boards to specification, inspect own work against company quality standards, and steward company assets.

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years of experience with electronic components.
IPC certification.
Experience soldering lead-free components.

Soldering Rework / Repair Tech

Vanguard EMS, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21

Workplace: on_site

Department: SMT

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide rework/repair soldering support to Vanguard EMS, Inc. in a timely manner, rework and repair components on printed circuit boards to specification, inspect own work to guarantee conformation to company quality standards, and provide overall stewardship of the assets to our shareholders.

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:

Perform removal and replacement of BGA and bottom termination components
Perform reword/repair of pads, traces, and barrels; SMT and through hole components; masks, bonding, and conformal coat; and other repairs, often under a microscope or over a hot plate.
Perform Mods with direction from manufacturing engineer
Be a willing contributor in all continuous improvement, training and other workplace programs
Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
Maintain a clean and highly organized area and performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

Ability to self-manage, problem-solve, and work accurately with numbers.
Detail-orientation, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Ability to prioritize/organize several activities to meet daily requirements and work overtime when needed
Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple levels of personnel throughout manufacturing required.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Effectively manipulate extremely small and/or fragile components and tools.
Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.
Ability to obtain IPC7711/7721

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of experience with electronic components preferred
IPC Certification
Experience soldering lead-free components

Benefits

Employees Benefits Package:

401K (with employer match)
Medical Dental & Vision
Paid time off
Profit Sharing

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About the Company

Vanguard EMS

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

Vanguard EMS delivers electronics manufacturing services for products that must never fail. It provides high-sensitivity manufacturing and test capabilities to customers in Medical, Aerospace, Defense and Infrastructure, supported by strict processes and formal certifications. The core work involves assembling and testing electronics with a focus on quality, traceability, and compliance, guided by established procedures and continuous optimization to adapt quickly to changing needs. The company distinguishes itself by being in the top 10% of EMS providers for capabilities, emphasizing process discipline, rigorous quality control, and seamless program alignment so programs move quickly from planning to production. Its goal is to ensure reliable performance of critical electronics by delivering consistent, traceable manufacturing that reduces risk and accelerates time to market for mission-critical applications.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Beaverton, OR
Founded: 1988

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