Ascentec Engineering was founded June of 2001 by process and manufacturing engineers with over twenty years of electronics assembly experience. We surveyed electronics assembly technicians and engineers regarding their tooling and tooling vendors and found their challenges to be the same as the ones we faced. To answer these challenges we have formed a company that combines engineering skills with electronics assembly experience to provide expedient solutions unmatched in the industry.

• Engineering

  A partnership with Ascentec Engineering adds engineering resources to your organization. As your workload increases or your time and resources diminish, let us assume the responsibility for your tooling requirements. Our engineering solutions can optimize your entire process flow and you will be secure with the knowledge that the product you receive works the first time. The time saved working with Ascentec Engineering allows you to make progress on those proactive projects required to remain competitive.

   

• Experience

  Ascentec Engineering provides more than just a machine shop to build fixtures. Our staff has been responsible for every major process in an electronic assembly facility and understands the entire process flow. Whether surface mount, adhesive dispense, reflow, component placement, temporary solder mask, wave solder, depaneling, press fit or test and repair, we understand the strengths and limitations of these processes and how tooling can optimize process flow. Our experience begins even before the circuit board reaches the assembly floor. Our knowledge of process development, DFM guidelines, PCB data files and statistical process control translates to complete assembly solutions.

   

• Expedience

  Ascentec Engineering has demonstrated a commitment to expedience by providing the fastest industry turn-times. Our lead-time is determined by when the client needs the product. We begin the delivery process with a clear understanding of the project requirements and utilize an extensive custom database to track customer profiles. Our staff understands and can quickly translate all standard PCB data formats. The CAD and CAM systems are uniquely linked for rapid design cycles. Ascentec Egineering's advanced cutting methods, coupled with our unique clamping system, result in the most accurate tolerances and fastest turn-times in the industry.

We have assembled an executive team that combines progressive business leadership with extensive engineering experience. 

• President - Ian Ruef 

Ian Ruef serves as the President for Ascentec Engineering and is responsible for the operational and general management of the Electronic Assembly Tooling and Precision Machining Divisions of Ascentec Engineering.  Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Marylhurst University.  Before joining the management team at Ascentec Engineering, Ian spent three years as the Regional Sales Manager covering the Western and Southeastern US territories.  Additional experience includes five years working in the electronics assembly industry as a Process Engineer, where he was responsible for both Wave and Surface Mount soldering processes.

• Principal Owner - Brian Williamson

Brian Williamson is responsible for the direction of Ascentec Engineering. He holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant with more than fifteen years experience in accounting and management. He has been the CFO and Director of Tax and Financial Reporting for Kingsway America, Inc.  Previously he was also a public accounting manager at KPMG with clients ranging between $200 thousand and $2 billion in revenue.

• Engineering Director - Morris Torseth

Morris Torseth serves as Director of Engineering and is responsible for all new product design and development. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Washington State University and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Portland. His research focused on advanced computer aided motion control. He has twelve years of custom automation design and integration experience and five years experience as a process engineer in the electronics assembly industry. His specific experience includes managing three leading edge surface mount assembly lines, managing a three-shift manufacturing maintenance group and model shop. He was also an NPI engineer responsible for the successful integration of prototypes and new products into manufacturing. He is a specialist in custom requirements for manufacturing fixture techniques that reduce time and increase accuracy for CAD and CAM, and is trained in NEPA70 and NEC1996 electrical codes.

• IT and Manufacturing Director - David Gilliat

David Gilliat serves as Director of AE's IT and associated systems, and is responsible for manufacturing and information systems strategy and implementation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering, and a Master of Science degree in computer integrated manufacturing, both from Brigham Young University. His graduate research focused on optimized machining using advanced materials where he gained extensive experience with manual and CNC milling machines. He has more than five years experience as a manufacturing engineer in the electronics assembly industry, and twelve years experience as an engineer in the machining industry.