Electronic Assembler II

As an Electronic Assembler II at Wabtec's Germantown facility, you will perform intermediate to advanced assembly operations on electronic components, circuit boards, and complex subassemblies. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of electronic assembly techniques, component identification, and quality standards. You will interpret product documents, execute assembly tasks, inspect work for compliance, and maintain workplace safety. The position is full-time, on-site, and involves using various tools and following established procedures to create productive and reliable transportation solutions.

Must Have

• Perform intermediate to advanced assembly operations on electronic components, circuit boards, and complex subassemblies.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Interpret and utilize product documents, including schematic drawings.
• Follow directions from supervisors and group leads to ensure schedules are being run exactly as they are listed.
• Inspect work completed to ensure compliance with established quality, engineering, and process standards.
• Maintain standard cycle time and process conformance.
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace safety by wearing required PPE and maintaining a clean, organized work environment that adheres to 5S protocol standards.
• High school degree, equivalent certification, or work experience.
• At least two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, accompanied by PCB experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow written and verbal instructions, demonstrate math and reading skills.
• Ability to work with no supervision and respond positively to feedback.
• Basic understanding of electronics components and polarity.
• Ability to maintain IPC-A 610C certification.
• Ability to use computer terminal and Oracle.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of mechanics.
• Knowledge of testing procedures.
• Knowledge of soldering components.
• Knowledge of performing touch-up.
• Knowledge of prepping before and after wave solder (Post Wave).
• Knowledge of secondary component insertion/installation.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace).
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
• Free pair of steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually.
• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec employees at the Germantown location operate in a team environment in the digital electronic and component field of creating productive and reliable transportation. Our Wabtec Germantown facility includes highly sophisticated production processes that integrate advanced manufacturing technologies with precision assembly techniques. Team members collaborate across engineering, production, and quality assurance functions to deliver innovative products that meet the evolving demands on the transportation industry.

How will you make a difference?

As an electronic assembler II, you are responsible for performing intermediate to advanced assembly operations on electronic components, circuit boards, and complex subassemblies. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of electronic assembly techniques, component identification, and quality standards. This position is responsible for using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble components. The position requires the employee to be on-site during the scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

What do we want to know about you?

• High school degree, equivalent certification, or work experience.
• At least two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment is required, accompanied by PCB experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow written and verbal instructions, demonstrate math and reading skills, work with no supervision, and respond positively to feedback.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, mechanics, testing procedures, soldering components, performing touch-up, prepping before and after wave solder (Post Wave), secondary component insertion/installation is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electronics components and polarity.
• Ability to maintain IPC-A 610C certification.
• Ability to use computer terminal and Oracle.

What will your typical day look like?

• Interpret and utilize product documents, including schematic drawings, to accurately execute assembly tasks such as assembling components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies while strictly operating within established operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow directions from supervisors and group leads to ensure schedules are being run exactly as they are listed.
• Inspect work completed to ensure compliance with established quality, engineering, and process standards, maintaining standard cycle time and process conformance.
• Ability to cross-train and support other team members as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace safety by wearing required PPE and maintaining a clean, organized work environment that adheres to 5S protocol standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Employee is regularly required to walk throughout the day.
• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small labels, and components.
• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electric tools, occasional loud noises and possible exposure to fumes.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is $19.00 - $21.00.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace).
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
• Free pair of steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually.
• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).