Assembler (Cw)

NI is expanding its award-wining work environment with the creation of its new state of the art Penang operations center, scheduled to open in the second half of 2012. We are looking for **Assemblers **to perform basic electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations utilizing work instructions and **/ **or engineering drawings for our Manufacturing site in Penang, Malaysia.

National Instruments Penang is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, that is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure our employees receive a competitive total compensation offer. Benefits include medical, life insurance, paid time off and other offerings designed to attract and retain the best and brightest employees.

**Job Focus**
- Meets established workmanship quality standards
- Receives daily work assignments from lead **/ **manager or through pre-established visual methods
- Participates in departmental initiatives
- Follows basic rules, practices & guidelines (i.e. safety, ESD)
- Keep and follow basic processes in order to reach the targets on area metrics
- Perform autonomous maintenance activities

**Technical Skills**
- Ability to quickly learn & adhere to required systems & processes
- Basic to advanced soldering skills
- depending on function
- required for assembly or rework
- Basic mechanical skills required for assembly **/ **disassembly of product
- Basic knowledge of electronic components (packages, polarity markings, etc.)
- Ability to interpret BOM’s, work instructions & engineering drawings
- Ability to identify defects through visual inspection

**Core Competencies**
- **Productivity**:

- Completes required quantity of work on time, then volunteers to assist others
- **Quality**:

- Produces error free work & applies feedback to improve quality
- **Initiative**:

- Routinely seeks out assignments and **/ **or opportunities for improvement
- **Teamwork**:

- Exhibits positive attitude, provides good communication & actively participates in department initiatives

**Experience**
- 0-2 years electronic assembly operations