Electronics Assembler

Garmin International, Inc.•Salem, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Electronics Assembler at its U.S. location in Salem, Oregon. The role assembles electronic components, subassemblies, and systems, and tests their electronic function using test equipment and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The assembler follows shop orders, production work instructions, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions. Work includes positioning and securing parts; mounting components to chassis, panels, and printed circuit boards; connecting wires and leads; installing assemblies in cases and cabinets; and performing intermediate assembly processes. The role also operates assembly, shaping, and testing equipment, conducts product tests, records defects, performs operator-level preventive maintenance, and reports conditions or procedures that may not conform to requirements. The position requires compliance with Garmin attendance and Department of Transportation requirements, as well as cleanliness-zone practices. Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear must be worn throughout the shift to reduce electrostatic discharge risk. The employee maintains an organized, clean work area and properly identifies and labels materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills for respectful work-related communication with peers and associates from other departments, including through electronic mail systems.
High degree of dexterity and eye coordination to manipulate buttons, switches, hand tools, and knobs on delicate equipment, products, and parts.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail for associates operating machinery.
Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 pounds using safe lifting techniques; stand for an entire shift; and walk long distances throughout the facility.
Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and use hand dexterity for up to 10 hours.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of assembly experience.
Soldering skills; a soldering certificate is desirable.
Previous manufacturing experience using techniques to install Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-hole Technology (THT) components.
Previous knowledge or use of IPC-610, Acceptance of Electronic Assemblies, workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

Read shop orders and follow production work instructions, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions.
Train other Garmin associates on task requirements and processes.
Position and align parts in jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices using hand or power tools.
Use machines, hand tools, and power tools to crimp, stake, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press-fit, or otherwise secure parts.
Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on machines and test equipment as required.
Mount assembled components, including transformers, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis, panels, or printed circuit boards.
Connect component lead wires to printed circuits and route and connect wires between component leads, connectors, terminals, and contact points using soldering, welding, thermocompression, or related bonding procedures.
Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
Assemble and attach functional and cosmetic hardware, such as caps, clamps, and knobs.
Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, and color-coding.
Operate machines that press or shape component parts and automatic assembly equipment that joins components or parts.
Operate standard test equipment and conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests on products.
Connect units to test instruments, interpret readings, compare them with standards, reject defective units, and record defect types and quantities.
Notify management of undesirable or nonconforming conditions and procedures that cannot be performed as documented.
Comply with Garmin's attendance policy and Department of Transportation requirements.
Wear Garmin-provided static-dissipative footwear throughout the shift and comply with cleanliness-zone requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area, identify and label incoming material drops, identify material properly, clear unnecessary items, and leave the work center orderly at shift end.