Electronics Assembly Technician

What do you get to do in this position?

Schneider Electric is seeking talented individuals with a strong work ethic to be part of our manufacturing team in Fairfield. We currently have opportunities for Electronics Assembly Technicians (1st shift) for our manufacturing department. Job responsibilities may include the strict application of standardized processes in manufacturing / production processes across a broad scope including for example some basic maintenance processes and continuous improvement.

Join our production team as a Electronics Assembler and play a key role in delivering quality products. This hands-on position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence make a real difference.

What will you do?

• Assemble components and products following detailed specifications and standardized processes
• Inspect finished products to verify quality and ensure adherence to standards
• Work closely with team members to achieve production goals and maintain efficient workflows
• Keep your work area clean and organized while promptly reporting any equipment issues

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; ensuring product quality meets internal and external customer expectations
• Drives for Results — intermediate level; meeting production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Digital Literacy — developing level; using digital tools and systems to track production data
• Operational Health and Safety Management — developing level; following safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
• Problem Solving — developing level; identifying and escalating production issues quickly
• Quality Control & Inspection — developing level; inspecting products to ensure they meet specifications
• Automation Integration — foundational level; working alongside automated systems in the production process
• Lean Methodology — foundational level; supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Dependable and accountable — you take pride in your work and follow through
• Eager to learn and adapt to new processes and techniques
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently.

This job might be for you if can:

• Safely execute standard work and suggest improvements to operating procedures
  • Achieve proficiency in all assigned stations
  • Execute operations to meet efficiency target standards
  • Assist with training, as needed
  • Identify and escalate to the Team Leader (IAB3) any risks regarding health, safety, quality and
  environment, including reporting all incidents and near misses.
  • Ensure the quality of the operations performed by controlling and respecting the standards
  • Apply escalation process in case of any deviation (safety, environment, quality, performance)
  • Ensure proper recording of barriers and performance in Red / Green follow up
  • Perform basic line preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure Proper 5S standards are maintained.
  • Assist with startup and continuous improvement projects
  • Facilitate teamwork and collaboration by actively engaging with team members to foster a
  supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Regularly participate in relevant training programs to enhance skills and knowledge

Benefits of joining the Schneider Electric Team:

• Get ready for an amazing offer! Earn a minimum of $22 an hour! Plus, enjoy competitive benefits right from day 1!
• Annual Pay for Performance structure.
• Opportunity for Overtime pay 
• Medical, Dental, Vision plan effective on day one.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid primary and secondary paid parental leave including adoption
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program and more!

Shift: 1st Shift M-Th 6:00am - 4:30pm

Let us learn about you! Apply today. 

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. 

Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on role where you see the tangible results of your efforts daily
• Collaborative team culture that supports skill development and growth
• Opportunities to advance your career within manufacturing operations
• Safe, well-organized work environment committed to your success

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values quality and teamwork? We'd love to hear from you!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $22.50 - $25.00 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location.  Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.