Job Description
Job Title: Assembly/Build Technician 4 (Weekend Shift)
Posting Start Date: 12/22/25
Job Location(s): Cedar Rapids
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 76670
Job Description:
Description As a Technician in this role you will support manual and automated assembly of industry leading prototype parts for Skyworks Product Development teams. You will work with a small team of technicians in cooperation with design teams to produce engineering samples.
This is a weekend shift position (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) which offers a shift premium. #LI-DB1
Responsibilities • Operation, maintenance, and repair of state-of-the-art precision machines to perform die and SMT component placement, strip molding and grinding, wire bonding, material dicing, module shielding, and material evaluation.
• Tasks will include solder assembly, manual picking and placing of semiconductor die and small passive components, connector soldering, and custom module assembly.
• Other tasks include parts kitting/inventory and organization of lab materials. These tasks are a combination of manual assembly and equipment operation, and they will involve working with the aid of a microscope and tools for handling very small parts.
Required Experience and Skills • Associate's degree and 4+ years of related experience or HS and 6+ years
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience, capability using soldering and hand tools (e.g., Solder Irons, Hot air pens, hot plates, tweezers, micro-picks, scalpel, microscope)
• Ability to work from schematic drawings, and block diagrams.
• Ablility to work in a multi-team environment, strong multitasking skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to learn new processes and equipment as products evolve.
Desired Experience and Skills • Experience with operation of automated and semi-automated electronics assembly equipment and some preventative maintenance of this equipment.
• Soldering and printed circuit assembly experience, working from engineering drawings and markups, understanding or training for handling ESD sensitive electronic components, and experience working with the aid of a microscope.
• Experience in electronic and RF testing would be beneficial.
• Mechanically inclined to assist in custom fixturing and equipment maintenance.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $29.86 - $52.02 per hour. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Shift work, Weekend work,