How to hire an electronic assembly technician

How to hire an electronic assembly technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronic assembly technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronic assembly technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic assembly technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electronic assembly technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect electronic assembly technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of electronic assembly technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electronic Assembly Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronic Assembly Technician	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$13-20
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20
   Assembly Inspector	An assembly inspector is primarily in charge of inspecting products, usually furniture and fixtures, to ensure compliance with production standards. Their responsibilities typically include examining surfaces to identify any dents or damages, conducting measurements and assessments, marking identified issues, reviewing documentation, and maintaining records, producing detailed reports for teams and managers... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mechanical Assembly
   • Mechanical Drawings
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Soldering Irons
   • Surface Mount Components
   • Drill Press
   • IPC
   • Electronic Components
   • Electronic Systems
   • Electronic Assembly
   • RF
   • SMT
   • Test Equipment
   • PCB

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate stamping machine and assemble ESD carts.
   • Flex circuits, through-hole components and limit SMD work.
   • Hand soldering through-hole and SMT soldering to component level repairs.
   • Perform component level repair on SMT PWB's using test bed data.
   • Handle small delicate components, using ESD practices and clean room protocol.
   • Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.

   More electronic assembly technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronic assembly technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electronic assembly technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electronic assembly technician in North Carolina may be lower than in Arizona, and an entry-level electronic assembly technician usually earns less than a senior-level electronic assembly technician. Additionally, an electronic assembly technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electronic assembly technician salary

   $16.50hourly

   $34,320 yearly

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   Entry-level electronic assembly technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average electronic assembly technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Arizona	$39,193	$19
   2	Colorado	$38,658	$19
   3	Massachusetts	$38,391	$18
   4	Connecticut	$37,490	$18
   5	California	$36,820	$18
   6	Kansas	$36,788	$18
   7	Minnesota	$36,413	$18
   8	Oregon	$36,184	$17
   9	Washington	$36,108	$17
   10	Ohio	$35,997	$17
   11	Pennsylvania	$34,817	$17
   12	Indiana	$34,553	$17
   13	Illinois	$34,304	$16
   14	Michigan	$33,717	$16
   15	Virginia	$33,467	$16
   16	Texas	$33,156	$16
   17	Maryland	$32,482	$16
   18	Florida	$31,663	$15

   Average electronic assembly technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Battelle	$48,222	$23.18
   2	Baker Hughes	$39,377	$18.93
   3	Infinera	$39,089	$18.79
   4	Arrow Electronics	$38,841	$18.67
   5	Ball	$38,040	$18.29
   6	Belcan	$37,864	$18.20	3
   7	Lockheed Martin	$36,431	$17.51	44
   8	Knowles	$36,034	$17.32
   9	Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense	$35,409	$17.02	1
   10	Ultra Electronics	$35,046	$16.85	4
   11	Corps Solutions	$34,953	$16.80
   12	Grp Inc	$34,882	$16.77
   13	AirBorn	$34,768	$16.72
   14	Rice Lake Weighing Systems	$34,123	$16.41
   15	Ensign-Bickford Industries	$33,943	$16.32	5
   16	The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory	$33,803	$16.25
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$33,602	$16.15	1
   18	Electronic Interconnect Corp.	$33,465	$16.09
   19	Kelly Services	$33,092	$15.91	57
   20	Aerotek	$32,863	$15.80	209

4. Writing an electronic assembly technician job description

   An electronic assembly technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electronic assembly technician job description:

   Electronic assembly technician job description example

   Assembly/Test Technician Job Description
   
   Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities
   Assemble and test highly complex optoelectronic products Needs to be a detail oriented individual and have the ability to demonstrate fine motor skills Must be able to take and comprehend directions from simple to moderate complexity Adapt to constant changes necessary to complete the tasks at hand Maintain good and effective communication with management, engineering, and technician peers to continuously improve manufacturing yields and throughput Be flexible in daily routines in a fast paced manufacturing environment
   
   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
   Work in a high tech manufacturing team environment with little to no oversight Learn new skills, processes, and operations Knowledge of MS Windows operating system and MS Office software Must be willing to work over time when required
   
   Education/Experience
   2 yr. technical degree or equivalent experience preferred Background in optoelectronics manufacturing operations preferred
   *Please note that Infinera has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees.
   
   As a condition of employment, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation for a medical/disability or religious basis is approved or as otherwise required by law. Candidates are not required to and must not furnish proof of vaccination or request an accommodation during the application process. Candidates will be required to do so only after a job offer has been extended and prior to their start date if they accept the job offer. A person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if the person has received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and two weeks have passed since receiving the final dose of the vaccine.
   
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   Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electronic assembly technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronic assembly technician job on Zippia to find and recruit electronic assembly technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electronic assembly technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic assembly technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electronic assembly technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electronic assembly technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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