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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Assembly Specialist

🏢 Skyworks • 📍 Milpitas, CA • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£42,944 - £65,959
£3,579 - £5,497 / mo

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Milpitas, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

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. 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 creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. 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 can change the way the world communicates. Requisition ID: 70278
Job Description Assembly Specialist
Shift: Day Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Seeking a team-oriented Assembly Specialist with a positive attitude to join the Defense and Space business unit within Skyworks. The Assembly Specialist plays a key role in ensuring high performance and high-quality products are manufactured to customers for aerospace, defense, medical, extreme industrial and high-reliability markets and applications. This position requires a person with the ability to communicate and interface with different departments for assembly issues and corrective actions and be a self-motivated team player with a strong desire to succeed in a quality focused assembly operations environment. Primary Responsibilities
  • Work as part of a team assembling semiconductors under a microscope using a liquid dispensing system, die attach, wire bond, seal, and mark equipment
  • Prepare materials for production use (i.e. staging, measuring, mixing, etc.)
  • Perform visual inspections before, during, and after the assembly process
  • Review and complete lot travelers to ensure assembly process is documented correctly
Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Required
3 years minimum experience in manufacturing of small products under a microscope
Basic computer skills (Windows environment and Microsoft Office Preferred)
Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods
Good hand eye coordination, dexterity, and basic clean room proficiency
Ability to monitor and assess self-performance
Familiar with MIL-STD visual inspection criteria preferred
Meticulous attention to detail and able to understand work related documents
Must have team-oriented attitude, accountability and ownership
Experience with small hand tools (i.e. tweezers)
Highly motivated, hands on, cooperative, and positive attitude a must
US Citizen or Green Card Holder #LI-SJ1 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.


Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
Job Segment: Inspector, Network, Telecom, Telecommunications, Assembly, Quality, Technology, Manufacturing

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assembly Specialist roles across Skyworks's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Electronics Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,944 - £65,959 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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