Electro-Mechanical Assembler I

Emcore Corporation; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,996; Full time

Job summary

Emcore Corporation in Concord, CA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembler I to join the QMEMS / Final Assembly team. The role focuses on assembly, calibration, and diagnostic testing of Quartz MEMS sensors and IMU assemblies, operating on-site from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with potential overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and 1–3 years' soldering or precision assembly experience, plus good verbal and reading skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience with soldering or precision assembly.
• Good verbal communication and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, calibrate, and test Quartz MEMS sensors and IMU assemblies.
• Update status reports and logs per department requirements.
• Use tools such as jewelers' screwdrivers, tweezers, cutters, and soldering iron under supervision.
• Work under a microscope for assembly tasks.
• Apply epoxies, masking and coating to products.
• Prepare fragile parts for assembly.
• Operate cure ovens.
• Run simple tests (e.g., QRS11 calibration rate tables, plasma cleaners, ASIC tester).
• Understand Kan Ban requirements and basic Lean concepts.
• Perform cross-checks and production verification.

Skills

Soldering

Precision assembly

Verbal communication

Reading skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Jewelers' screwdrivers

Tweezers

Soldering iron

Job description

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Assembler I (MA I), OP101

Department: QMEMS / Final Assembly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time, occasional overtime, Saturday work needed as business needs require, non-exempt.

Location: Concord CA, 100% On-site

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for assembly, calibration, and diagnostic testing of Quartz MEMS sensors and IMU assemblies in Concord, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Works under close supervision.
• Update manual and computerized status reports and logs per department requirements.
• Perform basic assembly tasks using tools such as jewelers' screwdrivers, tweezers, cutters, and soldering iron.
• Works under a microscope to do assembly tasks.
• Applies epoxies, masking and coating to products.
• Prepare fragile parts for assembly.
• Operate cure ovens.
• Run simple tests (for example, QRS11 calibration rate tables, plasma cleaners, ASIC tester).
• Flex 1 position up/down within the assembly line.
• Understand Kan Ban requirements and basic Lean awareness, including standardized work instructions.
• Do cross-checks and production verification (no formal inspection).
• Assignments are generally limited to one product.
• Be proficient in 25% of the line requirements, for one product.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Shift is from 6:30 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Occasionally overtime is needed per business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Years of Experience: 1-3 years' experience with soldering or precision assembly.
• Good verbal communication and reading skills.

Wages

• Depending on experience and skill level, this position starts at $21.50 to $22.50 per hour.

* This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to do. Emcore reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

* As a federal contractor, we are required to have all candidates/employees pass a criminal background check prior to starting employment.

* ITAR REQUIREMENTS: Separate from employment eligibility (Form I‑9), U.S. export license requirements may apply before the Company can provide certain non-"U.S. persons" with access to specific technology, software and hardware that may be necessary for a position. As such, this position may require ITAR or EAR clearance.

EMCORE LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.