Electronics Quality Inspector I (SMT & Through-Hole)

Vanguard EMS; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours first year

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is seeking manufacturing associates to ensure surface mount and through-hole solder meets IPC standards. You will inspect boards, maintain traceability, and communicate quality issues while contributing to a team-driven, safety-conscious environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with IPC/J-STD certification possible within 90 days. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree in electronic/mechanical engineering and have SMT experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain J-STD and IPC certification within 90 days.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, wave and/or selective solder processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boards from hand or machine assembly to IPC standards.
• Ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform WIP transactions to assure traceability in Vanguard's software.
• Communicate quality issues to team, manager and engineer.
• Stop workflow to prevent repeated manufacturing of defects.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and tools.

Skills

Quality inspection

IPC/J-STD knowledge

WIP traceability

Documentation accuracy

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microscope handling

Reading drawings/blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronic/Mechanical Eng

J-STD & IPC certification

Tools

Microscope

Job description

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is seeking manufacturing associates to ensure surface mount and through-hole solder meets IPC standards. You will inspect boards, maintain traceability, and communicate quality issues while contributing to a team-driven, safety-conscious environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with IPC/J-STD certification possible within 90 days. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree in electronic/mechanical engineering and have SMT experience.