Electronics Assembler Technician

Job Title: Electronics Assembler Technician Job Description
The Electronics Assembler Technician tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and assembles electronic components and equipment down to the board and component level. This role involves performing bench tests, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and applying electronic troubleshooting theory for AC/DC systems. The work is highly repetitive and detail oriented, requiring careful handling of extremely small components and close collaboration with a technician to assemble and occasionally repair products in a fast-growing production environment.
Responsibilities
- Test electronic components and assemblies down to the board and component level to ensure proper functionality and performance.
- Perform bench testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment using appropriate tools, instruments, and diagnostic methods.
- Assemble electronic products and sub-assemblies according to blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
- Apply electronic troubleshooting and repair theory, including AC/DC principles, to identify and resolve issues in electronic circuits and components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electronic schematics to guide assembly, testing, and repair activities.
- Carry out repetitive, detail-oriented assembly tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy and consistency.
- Work closely with a technician to assemble products and perform occasional repairs, ensuring smooth workflow and effective collaboration.
- Handle and work with extremely small electronic components, using appropriate tools and techniques to prevent damage and ensure quality.
- Perform soldering on electronic components and circuit boards in accordance with applicable standards and best practices.
- Assist with wire harness assembly and integration into electronic products where required.
- Conduct electrical testing on assembled units to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Follow established production processes and inspection procedures, ensuring quality checks are completed at all phases of production.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in the production assembly environment.
- Meet production goals and timelines while upholding strict quality requirements.
- Document work performed and communicate any issues or defects identified during assembly, testing, or repair.
Essential Skills
- At least 35 years of experience performing electrical assembly to the component level.
- Strong ability to test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment at the board and component level.
- Practical knowledge of electronic troubleshooting and repair theory, including AC/DC principles.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electronic schematics.
- Demonstrated experience performing repetitive, detail-oriented assembly work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work with extremely small electronic components using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Hands-on experience with soldering electronic components and circuit boards.
- Experience with electrical testing of assembled units in a production environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively in a production-driven environment while maintaining quality standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Technical school training and degree in electronics or a related field is preferred.
- J-STD or IPC-610 soldering certification is preferred.
- Experience with wire harness assembly is preferred.
- Background in production assembly environments, including quality inspection at multiple stages.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all phases of production.
- Ability to collaborate closely with technicians and other team members in a friendly, relaxed, yet production-focused setting.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean production assembly environment that emphasizes both quality and efficiency. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed while remaining production driven, with clear expectations for meeting output goals. Quality is a core focus, and inspection checks occur at all phases of production to ensure products meet required standards. Work involves handling extremely small electronic components, performing soldering, electrical testing, and assembly at the bench. The organization is growing quickly and is seeking a larger facility to support increasing product volume, offering opportunities to contribute to a scaling operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newtown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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