Assembler - 1st Shift

Your Job
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. Schedule is Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.

Our Team

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 environment—where your feedback directly shapes product refinements and process efficiencies.

What You Will Do

• Must be comfortable sitting for extended periods of time.
• Usage of high powered & intensity microscope is 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 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.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect