Electronic Assembler - 1st Shift

Molex; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex is seeking an Electronic Assembler to build, wire, and test high-precision electronic modules for process-control and analytical systems. You will work with assembly technicians and quality teams to ensure performance, reliability, and safety across units.

You will join a fast-paced Advanced Electronics Manufacturing division focused on prototyping and volume production, with collaboration across design, quality, and operations. This role emphasizes lean improvements and traceability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in electronic assembly or related field.
• Comfortable using hand tools, microscopes, multimeters, and basic test equipment.
• Entry-level understanding of schematics and assemblies is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Skills

Schematic reading

Manual dexterity

Reading wiring diagrams

Interpreting work instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Microscope

Multimeters

Test equipment

AOI / ICT systems

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).