What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler position at CAES?
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview
Join the Frontlines of Innovation at CAES - Lansdale, PA
Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and excellence in electronics? Step into a career where your skills directly impact national defense and aerospace innovation.
At CAES by Honeywell in Lansdale, PA, we don’t just build components—we build confidence in mission-critical systems. As a DoD-certified manufacturing facility, we’re trusted by the most demanding customers in the world. Now, we’re looking for Assemblers who thrive on accuracy, integrity, and purpose.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities - What You’ll Be Trusted With
Role
Step into a hands-on role where precision meets purpose. As an Assembler at CAES Lansdale, you’ll be at the heart of building mission-critical electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
Minimum Qualifications
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
Benefits
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other Benefits Include
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview
Join the Frontlines of Innovation at CAES - Lansdale, PA
Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and excellence in electronics? Step into a career where your skills directly impact national defense and aerospace innovation.
At CAES by Honeywell in Lansdale, PA, we don’t just build components—we build confidence in mission-critical systems. As a DoD-certified manufacturing facility, we’re trusted by the most demanding customers in the world. Now, we’re looking for Assemblers who thrive on accuracy, integrity, and purpose.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities - What You’ll Be Trusted With
Role
Step into a hands-on role where precision meets purpose. As an Assembler at CAES Lansdale, you’ll be at the heart of building mission-critical electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
- Build with Precision: Assemble complex electronic transmitter subassemblies and full systems using computer-guided instructions, BOMs, and technical drawings
- Master the Tools: Perform meticulous mechanical assembly using torque drivers and standard hand tools
- Wire Like a Pro: Route and prepare wiring with expert bundling, lacing, spot-tying, and dressing—exactly to spec
- Solder with Skill: Execute miniature soldering on connectors and wire terminations to IPC Class 3 standards
- Inspect & Perfect: Conduct detailed inspections and rework assemblies to meet rigorous quality benchmarks
- Protect the Product: Follow strict ESD handling protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace (5S/6S)
- Document Everything: Complete travelers, as-built records, inspection checklists, and customer/DCMA forms with full traceability
- Collaborate & Troubleshoot: Work closely with teammates and engineers to resolve build issues and improve processes
- Support & Share Knowledge: Assist with transmitter teardown, rework, and peer training on best practices
- Adapt & Contribute: Take on additional duties as needed to support production excellence
- Stand for extended periods while handling small, high-precision components
- Lift up to 25 lbs as needed
- Work in ESD-controlled production areas with required PPE
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience as an electronic assembler
- Ability to interpret and follow process sheets, blueprints, routing cards, parts lists, ECOs, and PRNs
- Strong documentation habits and attention to quality
- This role involves access to controlled technology and materials; applicants must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export laws (or eligible for government export license)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- 2 years' of experience as an electronic assembler
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, and Mil-Spec standards
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contract manufacturing environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely
- Effective communicator; comfortable working both independently and on a team
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment with a focus on quality and deadlines
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
Benefits
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other Benefits Include
- Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
- Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
- 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
- Tailored Management/Leadership Training
- Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Salary : $19 - $26
