Selective Solder Inspection

Vanguard Ems, Inc· PreWave
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📍 Beaverton, Oregon, United StatesFull time

About this role

The Manufacturing Associate collaborates directly with Team Coordinator and department supervisor to ensure surface mount and through hold solder 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.

What you’ll do:

  • Inspect boards produced from hand or machine assembly processes and ensure that all customer and

    • regulatory requirements are met.

  • Perform WIP transactions in Vanguard’s software system to assure proper traceability.
  • Communicate quality issues to the appropriate team, Manager and Engineer as needed.
  • Stop work flow as needed to stop the repeated manufacture of defective products.
  • Motivate team and create a positive team working environment.
  • Ensure benches, tools and equipment are maintained and in good working condition
  • Drive continuous improvement by looking for opportunities for improvement and working projects
  • Maintain a clean and highly organized area and perform other duties as assigned.

    • Education and/or Experience

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

    • Other Skills

  • High-level critical thinking, analysis, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated highly motivated strong leadership and teambuilding skills with self-motivation, problem

    • solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality.

  • Ability to use microscope and effectively manipulate small and/or fragile components for extended time.
  • Ability to use visual aids, complicated drawings to verify quality products.
  • Communicate in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing in a positive, professional manner.
  • Knowledge of common Manufacturing processes and/or equipment operation.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering
  • J-STD and IPC Certification
  • Experience of SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes and/or equipment operations.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;

    reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision

    requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.


    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

    Employees enjoy a benefits package including:

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

    • Frequently Asked Questions

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    Where is the Selective Solder Inspection position at Vanguard Ems, Inc located?
    This Selective Solder Inspection role at Vanguard Ems, Inc is based in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Selective Solder Inspection role at Vanguard Ems, Inc full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Selective Solder Inspection role in the PreWave department at Vanguard Ems, Inc.
    Which team or department does the Selective Solder Inspection at Vanguard Ems, Inc belong to?
    This Selective Solder Inspection position is part of the PreWave department at Vanguard Ems, Inc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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    When was the Selective Solder Inspection job at Vanguard Ems, Inc posted?
    This Selective Solder Inspection position at Vanguard Ems, Inc was posted on Apr 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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