Optical Engineer Entry Level Jobs in Pennsylvania

Your Job
As an Electronic Assembler at Molex ADS, you will play a critical role in building, wiring, and testing high-precision electronic assemblies that power our innovative process-control and analytical systems. You'll collaborate closely with assembly technicians and quality teams to ensure every unit meets our rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and safety.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm.
Our Team
You will join the Advanced Electronics Manufacturing division, a fast-paced group dedicated to prototyping, volume production, and continuous improvement of instrumentation products. Our cross-functional team of design engineers, quality specialists, and assembly technicians works in a highly collaborative environment-where your feedback directly shapes product refinements and process efficiencies.
What You Will Do

• Must be comfortable sitting for extended periods of time.
• Usage of high powered & intensity microscope is required.
• Interpret and follow detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to assemble electronic modules and sub-assemblies.
• Assemble components using small hand tools, crimping equipment, & scales.
• Conduct in-process inspections and functional tests (continuity, insulation resistance, signal integrity) to verify assembly quality.
• Troubleshoot and document non-conformances; work with assembly technicians to implement corrective actions and design improvements.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and adhere to ESD, safety, and traceability protocols.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED (technical/vocational training in electronics preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in electronic assembly or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings; Entry-level understanding is acceptable.

• Comfortable using hand tools, microscopes, multimeters, and basic test equipment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• IPC-610 / J-STD-001 certification for soldering and assembly standards
• Proven manual dexterity and visual acuity for fine pitch soldering and component placement.
• Experience with both through-hole and surface-mount assembly processes.
• Familiarity with automated optical inspection (AOI) and in-circuit testing (ICT) systems.
• Prior exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or related discipline.

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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).