Electrical/Mechanical Assembler A/B
Cohu, Inc. · San Diego, CA · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed and complex electrical cable assembly and harnessing, including crimping with hand tools, wiring, connecting, bundling, terminating, and finishing electrical wires into functional units per drawing/specification.
- Prepare individual wires, terminate with connectors or terminals, bundle wires with protective jackets or sleeve as required, and perform rigorous testing to confirm performance, safety, and workmanship requirements.
- Perform surface-mount soldering, related electrical assembly tasks, harness work, point-to-point wiring, electrical ring-out, and use of applicable test equipment.
- Perform mechanical assembly of components, subassemblies, and assemblies using drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and verbal or written direction.
- Install, align, fasten, torque, and inspect mechanical hardware and components using manual, power, pneumatic, and precision measuring tools as required.
- Work from detailed blueprints, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, color codes, bills of material, engineering notes, verbal direction, and written instructions.
- Interpret ECNs (Engineering Change Notice), ECOs (Engineering Change Order), TDs (Temporary Deviations), and related documentation.
- Perform engineering changes, rework, in-process inspection, final inspection, and workmanship verification in accordance with established quality requirements.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work practices while following established quality, ESD, and safety standards.
- Update supervisor and/or lead daily on job progress, blockers, material concerns, quality concerns, and support needed.
- Provide input for design improvements, assembly sequence improvements, tooling improvements, and manufacturability improvements.
- Support cross-training between electrical and mechanical assembly activities as production needs require.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of experience in detailed and complex electrical cable assembly and harnessing for manufacturing, including crimping with hand tools, wiring, connecting, bundling, and finishing electrical wires into a functional unit per drawing/specification.
- Experience preparing individual wires, terminating with connectors or terminals, bundling with protective jackets, and conducting rigorous testing to ensure performance and safety.
- Surface-mount soldering experience required.
- Crimping experience with hand tools necessary.
- Experience with mechanical assembly, hardware installation, torque practices, fitting/alignment, rework, and inspection required or strongly preferred.
- Strong diligence and ability to perform close-tolerance work.
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Training or courses in E/M assembly, cable, and wire harnesses.
- Soldering training or education preferred.
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, color codes, Bill of Materials, and detailed blueprints.
- Proficient in using soldering guns, manual, power and pneumatic hand tools, and measuring instruments.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
- Proficient in utilizing computers for MS Office and ERP (Oracle preferred) and updating issues in tracking systems (Jira).
Job Conditions
- Prolonged bending, kneeling, crawling, and laying down; ability to stand for eight hours.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to distinguish color.
- Ability to work on a ladder for assembly.
- Safety glasses required in all work areas.
- Other protective devices required as applicable, including ESD protection, gloves, or other PPE based on work area, material handling needs, and task-specific requirements.