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Derivatives - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives 9 months    
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts $ (491)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax [1] $ 888us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax [1] $ 35us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax [1]
Not designated as hedging instrument | Foreign currency exchange futures contracts | Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts $ (491)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignExchangeForwardMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= ueic_OtherIncomeExpenseNetMember
$ 888us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignExchangeForwardMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= ueic_OtherIncomeExpenseNetMember
$ 35us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_ForeignExchangeForwardMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_NondesignatedMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= ueic_OtherIncomeExpenseNetMember
[1] This represents the gains and (losses) incurred on foreign currency hedging derivatives (see Note 19 for further details).