Post

Electronic Assembler Lead

•SMT

Job Category:

SMT/Board Assembly

Requisition Number:

ELECT001524

Posting Details

Posted:

September 29, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Arizona

3260 E Universal Way

Tucson, AZ 85756, USA

Job Details

Description

⚙️ Electronic Assembler Lead

•SMT

Ready to take the lead on the production floor?

Universal Avionics is looking for an Electronic Assembler Lead

•SMT to provide hands-on technical leadership within our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations.

This role is for someone who knows SMT manufacturing, enjoys solving problems, and can help keep a team moving. You'll work alongside our production team while serving as a go-to technical resource, helping coordinate daily priorities, support equipment setup and changeovers, troubleshoot production issues, coach operators, and keep quality and throughput on track.

What You'll Do

Serve as a technical lead for day-to-day SMT manufacturing operations

Support SMT machine setup, operation, changeovers, feeder setup, and equipment readiness

Coordinate daily work assignments, production priorities, and workload across the SMT team

Monitor line performance, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and help identify production bottlenecks

Promote workmanship excellence, IPC standards, ESD compliance, and first-pass yield

Train, coach, and mentor SMT operators while supporting cross-training and employee development

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance to resolve issues and keep production moving

Support new product introductions, first-article builds, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or GED

Experience in a high-reliability electronic assembly, test, or material handling environment

Ability to read and interpret work instructions, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and technical documentation

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and support to others

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, and Maintenance

Why Universal Avionics?

At Universal Avionics, the work happening on our manufacturing floor directly supports the technology that helps shape the future of flight.

If you enjoy being hands-on, solving problems, developing others, and finding better ways to build, we'd love to hear from you. ✈️

Apply today and help lead the team building what's next.

Universal Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to technology, technical data, or information subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment eligibility may be affected by applicable export-control requirements.

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