Electronic Assembler - 1st Shift

Electronic Assembler - 1st Shift

As an Electronic Assembler at Molex ADS, you will play a critical role in building, wiring, and testing high-precision electronic assemblies that power our innovative process-control and analytical systems. You'll collaborate closely with assembly technicians and quality teams to ensure every unit meets our rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and safety.

The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 12:30am. There is a 6% shift differential for this position.

You will join the Advanced Electronics Manufacturing division, a fast-paced group dedicated to prototyping, volume production, and continuous improvement of instrumentation products. Our cross-functional team of design engineers, quality specialists, and assembly technicians works in a highly collaborative environmentwhere your feedback directly shapes product refinements and process efficiencies.

Must be comfortable sitting for extended periods of time.

Usage of high powered & intensity microscope is sometimes required.

Interpret and follow detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to assemble electronic modules and sub-assemblies.

Assemble components using small hand tools, crimping equipment, & scales.

Conduct in-process inspections and functional tests (continuity, insulation resistance, signal integrity) to verify assembly quality.

Troubleshoot and document non-conformances; work with assembly technicians to implement corrective actions and design improvements.

Maintain clean, organized workstations and adhere to ESD, safety, and traceability protocols.

High school diploma or GED (technical/vocational training in electronics preferred).

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in electronic assembly or related field.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings; Entry-level understanding is acceptable.

Comfortable using hand tools, microscopes, multimeters, and basic test equipment.

IPC-610 / J-STD-001 certification for soldering and assembly standards.

Proven manual dexterity and visual acuity for fine pitch soldering and component placement.

Experience with both through-hole and surface-mount assembly processes.

Familiarity with automated optical inspection (AOI) and in-circuit testing (ICT) systems.

Prior exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or related discipline.

For this role, we anticipate paying $16 - $22/hr. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.