Vanguard EMS

Critical-sector electronics manufacturing and testing

Manufacturing Associate - Prep, PreWave

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBeaverton, OR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, and organizational ability.
The candidate must demonstrate self-motivation, problem-solving ability, team spirit, and a hands-on mentality.
The candidate must have strong attention to detail and proficient written and oral communication skills.
The candidate must be able to give and receive constructive feedback.
The candidate must have a solid understanding of common manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and basic electronic component identification and board handling (PCBA).
The candidate must be able to manipulate small or fragile components and tools effectively.
The candidate must be able to use visual aids and complicated drawings to verify product quality.
The candidate must be willing to work overtime as needed to support production, daily and weekly.
The candidate must have normal color vision.
The candidate must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare electronic components for printed circuit boards according to detailed instructions.
Inspect and quality-check own work and the work of others, ensuring products meet 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with pre-wave processing is preferred.
IPC 610 certification is preferred.

Manufacturing Associate - Prep (PreWave)

Vanguard EMS, Inc. · Beaverton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

Workplace: on_site

Department: PreWave

Description

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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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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