Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Scaler - Assembly to join our Surface Mount team in Sweetwater, TX. This person will install electronic components by loading, operating, and maintaining the surface mount machine. In this role you will also rotate between other positions within the department involving operating automated inspection equipment and perform detailed soldering when replacing components as needed.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-motivated individual with keen attention to detail along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Read drawings, bill of materials and other supporting documents to build up blank circuit boards
Manage and change components as needed to complete jobs on a pick and place machine
Applying solder paste to boards using specialized stencils and a solder pasting machine
Installing parts on blank circuit boards using an automated component pick and place machine
Perform quality control by using an automated optical inspection machine to identify various potential problems
Rework and/or repair circuit boards by installing and removing components as required
All other job duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
Self-motivated starter able to take initiative to complete work
Ability to learn, adapt and troubleshoot to deal with challenges as they arise
High attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Solder experience
Experience operating automated equipment
Experience reading engineering drawings
Basic understanding of circuit board technology and component types found on circuit boards

Compensation / Benefits

Salary is dependent upon experience
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Ludlum Measurements
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!

EOE Disclaimer
Ludlum Measurements is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [email protected]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

About the company

Ludlum Measurements is a radiation detection equipment manufacturer. It designs, manufactures, calibrates, and services instruments used to detect and measure ionizing radiation. Its products support health physics, emergency response, border security, research, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications. The company integrates electronics and mechanical engineering with instrument assembly, calibration, quality, technical service, sales, and regulatory documentation. Work spans engineering, electronics, manufacturing, calibration, quality, technical support, service, and sales. The work links scientific instrumentation expertise with day-to-day delivery for radiation monitoring users.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Sweetwater, Texas

Founded

1962

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

The 2025 Ludlum GmbH acquisition expands European distribution and cross-sell opportunities in nuclear safety.
August 2026 product pages show active catalog refreshes, including the Model 3005.
ANS 2026 exhibitor presence signals continued relevance with nuclear medicine and health physics buyers.

What critics are saying

March 2026 Embargo claimed 5 TB stolen, including source code and client data.
June 2026 Texas filings reported a breach affecting 2,708 to 3,191 people.
A prolonged ransomware cleanup risks customer trust, delayed shipments, and procurement exclusions by 2027.

What makes Ludlum Measurements unique

Since 1962, Ludlum specialized in radiation detection instruments for regulated nuclear workflows.
Its 2025 Ludlum GmbH acquisition added German body contamination and release monitors.
Its 2026 product lineup spans GM, scintillation, gas proportional, ion chamber, and neutron detectors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Professional Development Budget

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