Advanced Electrical Assembler - Wiring & Assembly (1st Shift)

Advanced Electrical Assembler – Wiring & Assembly (1st Shift)

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UCT is looking for a talented Advanced Electrical Assembly Technician IV to join us in Hillsboro, OR!

The Assembly Technician IV performs advanced electronic and electro-mechanical assembly in a high-mix semiconductor manufacturing environment, ensuring high-quality and precise production output. This role builds and integrates complex assemblies—including wiring, cable routing, soldering, and component installation—while following detailed work instructions, schematics, and build documentation. The technician performs testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve assembly issues, supporting efficient production, consistent product performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
• Perform advanced wiring, cable routing, soldering, and component installation
• Read and interpret work instructions, assembly prints, and electrical schematics
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and bench equipment to complete builds
• Perform standard testing and troubleshooting on assemblies and subassemblies
• Identify and resolve assembly issues, escalating complex problems as needed
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout all stages of the assembly process
• Maintain accurate build documentation and production records
• Collaborate with team members, leads, and engineering to support production goals
• Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow 5S, safety, and visual management standards
• Perform other duties as required
• Attendance is an essential job function

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in advanced assembly and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret assembly prints, electrical schematics, and blueprints
• Strong working knowledge of cable routing and harnessing, wiring, soldering, and crimping standards
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection practices
• Basic GD&T knowledge preferred
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Effective communication skills in a team environment
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and production documentation tools

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirement:

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, cleanroom, or electro-mechanical/electrical assembly environment
• Experience with wiring, cable routing, and troubleshooting preferred
• Experience with testing, inspection, or leak testing is a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable. Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to stand / sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Subject to noise levels.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

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