Electronics manufacturing tooling and precision machining services
Ascentec Engineering operates two core business lines—PCB assembly tooling (wave solder, SMT, conformal coat, press fit, inspection) and precision contract machining with assembly. The hiring mix is heavily skewed toward manufacturing (40 roles) versus engineering (8), reflecting a production-execution-focused organization. Active projects center on capital equipment implementation, ERP system synchronization with customer portals, and production efficiency gains—suggesting operational maturity challenges as they scale.
Notable leadership hires: Plant Operations Director
Founded in 2001, Ascentec Engineering serves electronics manufacturers and contract manufacturers with specialized tooling for PCB assembly processes and quick-turn precision machining. The Precision Machining division, established in 2007, handles prototype and short-run production contract work plus integrated assembly. The company operates from Tualatin, Oregon, and currently employs 201–500 staff. The tech foundation spans CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Mastercam), CNC machine control systems (Fanuc, Mazak, DMG Mori, Siemens), metrology (Zeiss, PolyWorks, micrometers), and enterprise software (Epicor ERP, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks).
Ascentec designs and manufactures PCB assembly tooling (wave solder, SMT, press fit, conformal coat, inspection) and operates a precision machining division offering quick-turn prototype and short-run production with integrated assembly services.
Ascentec Engineering is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon. The company was founded in 2001 and currently employs 201–500 people.
Ascentec uses Epicor ERP as its primary system, with ongoing projects to synchronize it with customer portals. The company also operates Oracle and SAP alongside QuickBooks for financial management.
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