Engineering Assembler

EVONA; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an Electronics Assembler – Engineering in East Brunswick, NJ, onsite, five days per week. The role focuses on assembling, modifying and reworking RF and microwave hardware during prototype development, with emphasis on precision soldering and attention to detail.

You will work closely with engineers on shielded assemblies, read drawings, and perform PCB rework as needed, using microscopes and hand tools. This is a hands-on position demanding accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on electronics assembly and soldering experience.
• Ability to solder small surface-mount components under a microscope.
• Experience reading assembly drawings and following detailed work instructions.
• Ability to identify electronic components and understand polarity and orientation.
• Experience with cable assembly, crimping, harnessing and chassis wiring.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and RF modules using drawings, work orders and visual instructions.
• Solder small surface-mount components under a microscope, including components as small as 0402.
• Perform PCB rework and support modifications to prototype assemblies.
• Complete wire termination, crimping, cable/harness assembly and chassis wiring.
• Install components such as heatsinks, fans, covers, relays and transformers.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, component orientation and soldering quality.
• Identify assembly errors and communicate corrective actions to Engineering.
• Follow applicable electronics assembly quality standards and internal procedures.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Reading drawings

Polarity awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering irons

Calipers

Torque tools

Crimping tools

Cable harness tools

Job description

Electronics Assembler – Engineering

Location: East Brunswick, NJ | Onsite, five days per week
Pay: $22–$25 per hour, depending on experience

About The Company

An established RF and microwave technology company is seeking an Electronics Assembler to join its Engineering team. The company builds compact, rugged amplifiers and communication hardware used in defense, aerospace, unmanned systems and satellite communications.

About The Role

You’ll work closely with engineers to assemble, modify and rework electronic hardware during new product development. Approximately two-thirds to three-quarters of the work involves prototype assembly, offering variety and opportunities to apply precision soldering and practical problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and RF modules using drawings, work orders and visual instructions.
• Solder small surface-mount components under a microscope, including components as small as 0402.
• Perform PCB rework and support modifications to prototype assemblies.
• Complete wire termination, crimping, cable/harness assembly and chassis wiring.
• Install components such as heatsinks, fans, covers, relays and transformers.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, component orientation and soldering quality.
• Identify assembly errors and communicate corrective actions to Engineering.
• Follow applicable electronics assembly quality standards and internal procedures.

Required Skills And Experience

• Hands-on electronics assembly and soldering experience; ideally 3–5 years.
• Ability to solder small surface-mount components under a microscope.
• Experience reading assembly drawings and following detailed work instructions.
• Ability to identify electronic components and understand polarity and orientation.
• Experience with cable assembly, crimping, harnessing and chassis wiring.
• Confidence using soldering irons, hand tools, torque tools and calipers.
• Understanding of IPC-A-610 or similar electronics assembly quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Prototype assembly and engineering rework.
• PCB modification techniques, including trace cutting, jumper installation and dead-bugging.
• Experience assembling RF or microwave hardware.
• IPC-A-610 certification—helpful, but not required.
• Lean Six Sigma or relevant ASQ certification.

Why Join?

• Work directly with Engineering on new hardware development.
• Enjoy varied prototype builds and hands-on technical challenges.
• Build products supporting demanding defense, aerospace and space applications.
• Join an established specialist business that is part of a broader communications group.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• $4,000 Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• 401(k) with company match.

Additional Details

• This is an onsite, non-exempt position.
• No travel or supervisory responsibilities.
• Work involves detailed close-up assembly, periods of sitting and standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The interview process includes a practical soldering demonstration.