Full-Time

Manufacturing Associate

Soldering III

Vanguard EMS

Vanguard EMS

51-200 employees

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

No salary listed

Beaverton, OR, USA

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • The ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions is required.
  • The ability to use a microscope for extended periods is required.
  • The ability to manipulate extremely small or fragile components and tools is required.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision and use time productively is required.
Responsibilities
  • Follow process documents and workflow instructions.
  • Hand solder a variety of electronic components.
  • Inspect and quality-check one's own work and the work of others.
  • Ensure that products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Company website on July 28, 2026 says Vanguard EMS is the Northwest's largest locally owned electronics manufacturer.
  • Ongoing hiring pages in 2025-2026 show continued demand for assembly and SMT operators.
  • The 2025 Beaverton facility move into Hocken Avenue signaled reinvestment in capacity and capability.

What critics are saying

  • Customer concentration in medical and defense exposes Vanguard EMS to program losses quickly.
  • Beaverton location and 77,000-square-foot footprint create operating dependence on one site.
  • A failed quality event would damage FDA manufacturer-of-record status and trigger immediate contract exits.

What makes Vanguard EMS unique

  • Vanguard EMS runs SMARTer Manufacturing, a proprietary traceability system on its entire production floor.
  • It serves medical, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure customers from one Beaverton facility.
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification extends through March 2, 2028, supporting regulated manufacturing credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

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