Process Engineering Technician

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. We build electronics assemblies for some of the most critical systems on Earth and beyond. Even with Vanguard’s advanced 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.

The Process Engineering Technician is responsible supporting the manufacturing team, processes and equipment. The role works closely with our Production and Engineering teams. This role is 100% onsite.

• Ensure processes and equipment procedures are updated, developed and documented.
• Perform and document complex reflow profiling.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, root cause and drive resolution of unplanned maintenance.
• Execute DOE’s and other engineering investigation activities.
• Provide technical training for production personnel.
• Support production technicians and operators on machine/program debugging.
• Investigate quality issues using data analysis and hands‑on investigation to establish root‑cause and drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities and drive improvement on tooling, fixtures and programs.
• Drive continuous process improvements by identifying and leading projects.
• Coordinate and maintain assembly instruction creation, control and maintenance processes.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• High‑level critical thinking, reasoning, analysis and decision‑making abilities.
• Highly proficient computer skills, ability to navigate and learn new software quickly and efficiently.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in electronics manufacturing.
• 3+ years with hands on automated equipment experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of SMT and Through‑Hole processes and equipment;
  Stencil Printing, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick and Place, Reflow, AOI, 2D/3D X‑Ray, Wave and Selective Solder.
• Hands‑on experience with SMT equipment, in particular; MPM, Fuji, Koh Young, Mirtec, Dage, Vitrox.
• Comfortable navigating Gerbers, other CAD formats, technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in an ISO
  9001 / AS9100 / ISO
  13485 certified quality management system.
• Working knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC 7711/7721, IPC‑A‑600, and ANSI/ESD S20.20.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses their hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, lift, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone 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.

• Competitive Salary
• Profit Share
• 401(k) with match
• Up to 15 days earned paid time off in the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision