Entry Level Mechatronics Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: ASSEMBLY OPERATOR I 1ST SHIFT M-F 6am-2:30pm
Posting Start Date: 6/10/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Assembly Operator II is responsible for assembling and testing electronic and mechanical components in accordance with standardized work instructions, manufacturing drawings, and operating
procedures. This role requires strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Job Requirements

• Assemble components following standardized work instructions and top/sub-level assembly
  drawings.
• Test electronic and mechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on precision and quality.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Operator
  Method Sheets (OMS).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas according to 5S standards.
• Actively contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and work direction.
• Operate microscopes and use small hand tools to complete fine-detailed assembly tasks.
• Solder small parts and wires as needed (manufacturing soldering experience required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Work on varied and semi-routine tasks; overtime may be required based on production needs.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year minimum role in manufacturing preferably pertaining to soldering and assembly components.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A degree or certification as a Mechatronics/electronics technician
• Using microscope
• Ability to Read and comprehend manufacturing drawings and S.O.Ps./ OMS
• Comply with applicable quality assurance standards Requires good hand eye coordination for testing of electronics/mechanical parts assembly's
• Prior experience with soldering and working with small parts is a plus

Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to find, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch, however, the employee shall be mostly standing.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds unassisted, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for detailed work.

Preferred Qualifications
Entry level position, typically requiring little to no related work experience. Completion of high school or equivalent is usually required.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $21 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
1000 LUCAS WAY
HAMPTON, Virginia 23666
United States
Posting City: HAMPTON
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 154045
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing