Assembler IV

Lumencor; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumencor, Inc. is seeking an assembler to join our Beaverton, OR manufacturing team. You will assemble electromechanical and optical products, follow established procedures, maintain records, and ensure cleanroom and ESD compliance.

The role emphasizes precision, reliability, and safety in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma (or equivalent), at least 5 years of electromechanical assembly experience, and soldering expertise.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years electromechanical assembly experience.
• Soldering experience is required.
• IPC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products according to procedures and instructions.
• Maintain accurate records for product assembly.
• Keep workstation organized and compliant with Lumencor standards.
• Perform in-process tests, rework, and quality measurements.
• Adhere to clean room, safety, and ESD policies and procedures.
• Provide training to Manufacturing staff as directed by Manufacturing Manager.

Skills

Soldering

Electromechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Quality documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

IPC Certification

Mac environment

Job description

About Us:

Lumencor, Inc. manufactures high-performance solid state lighting subsystems—commonly known as "light engines"—for bioanalytical instruments, medical devices, and life science research tools. Our innovative products are sold worldwide to OEMs, distributors, laboratories, and individual researchers. With 70+ employees and growing, Lumencor offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work, ideas, and contributions truly matter.

Position Overview:

Working within a team responsible for the assembly and test of electromechanical and optical products following established procedures, timeframes, and quality standards. Provide accurate record keeping associated with product assembly. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment consistent with Lumencor’s standard practices.

Essential Functions:

1. Interpret procedural documents and assemble products according to instructions
2. Accurate record keeping associated with product assembly.
3. Maintain organized workstation in compliance with Lumencor standards.
4. Perform in-process test, rework, and quality measurements.
5. Recognize potential product assembly errors and initiate appropriate quality procedures.
6. Interface well with Manufacturing Manager and other Lumencor employees to accomplish department goals.
7. Work required hours and adhere to Lumencor attendance policy
8. Proactively seek opportunities to assist in completing manufacturing department goals
9. Adhere to clean room, safety, and ESD policies and procedures
10. Maintain an awareness of department goals and actively participate in implementing solutions.
11. Provide training to Manufacturing staff as directed by Manufacturing Manager.
12. Proactively seek improvements for manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
13. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) expert for one or more product lines

Competencies:

1. Ability to assemble with minimal supervision.
2. Attention to Detail - Minimal errors associated with product assembly.
3. Ability to accurately and consistently perform computer data entry.
4. Ability to recognize inconsistent or inaccurate test results.
5. Ability to effectively communicate information associated with quality problems.
6. Ability to inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.

Education Training and Experience:

This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience in electromechanical assembly. Solder experience is required.

Preferred Training and Experience: Testing experience. IPC Certification, experience assembling products containing optics and lasers.

Skills and Abilities:

Language Skills:

English language fluency. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Experience with email and office programs. Experience using database systems, FileMaker Pro preferred. Experience using spreadsheets and creating charts. Proficient in MS Office or Mac Office product suites.

Preferred: Experience working in a Mac environment.

General Skills and Abilities:

Professionalism, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Time Management, Visualization, Active Listening, Judgement, Decision Making, Inductive and Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, and Speech Clarity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to talk and listen. Continual walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching occurs, with some heavy lifting and carrying. The Assembler will occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Gross and fine motor skills, including movement control, finger dexterity, and sensitivity. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Vision and Sensory Requirements

The Assembler will be required to rely on close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment and Conditions

Due to the nature of the products manufactured at Lumencor, the Assembler may potentially be exposed to risk of electrical shock, to caustic or hazardous chemicals, and to lasers and light wavelengths, which may be harmful to the eye.

Noise Level

The Assembler will be exposed to moderate noise level; similar to a business office, or light traffic.