NPI Assembly Technician

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our client in Scotts Valley, CA. This role focuses on supporting prototype and early-stage product builds, collaborating closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams. The Assembly Technician will play a critical role in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems during the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic and mechanical assembly of PCBAs and system-level products.
• Build from BOMs, drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Support prototype, pilot, and early production builds.
• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, rework, and modifications as needed.
• Assist with kit builds, material preparation, and component verification.
• Identify and report assembly issues, defects, or discrepancies to engineering.
• Support basic testing and troubleshooting during builds.
• Follow travelers, SOPs, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet build schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in electronics assembly or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly, soldering, and rework.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience supporting NPI or prototype builds is preferred.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-600) is preferred.
• Experience with kit builds, material handling, or production readiness is preferred.
• Exposure to basic electrical testing or debug is preferred.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift

Benefits

Join our client to work on cutting-edge electronic products in a collaborative environment. Gain exposure to NPI and prototype development with the opportunity to grow into more advanced technical or test roles. Be part of a team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Additional Details

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.