Senior Design Engineer, Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 154,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging to lead the development of next-generation modules from concept through volume production. The role requires deep expertise in microelectronic packaging, thermal and mechanical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with RF, Optical, and Reliability teams.

You will mentor junior staff, interface with customers and stakeholders, and contribute to technical proposals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in electronic hardware design and semiconductor advanced packaging.
• Expert CAD skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks; experience with FEA tools.
• Cadence Allegro Package Designer Plus experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead microelectronic and advanced packaging solutions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Design and engineer microelectronic packages and modules with material selection and thermal/mechanical analysis.
• Evaluate industry trends to define design concepts aligned with customer requirements.
• Define specs for custom outsourced components and manage BOMs, drawings, ECOs.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers on the team.
• Interface with customers, management and project stakeholders on updates and status.
• Assist business development with technical proposals and quotations.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Cadence Allegro

FEA tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related

Tools

Cadence Allegro Package Designer Plus

Job description

Requisition ID: 111815-0

Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for the development of RF, Microelectronic, Optical components and Integrated Subsystems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few.

Come join us, and be part of a team that challenges you to be your best, where you will be empowered to make a difference and where we are extremely proud of what we deliver, together.

Job Purpose

The Microelectronic Design Engineering team, as part of Sanmina’s Global Design Engineering Team, represents one of the key strategic growth areas. Our team provides engineering and design services in microelectronics, optical and semiconductor advanced packaging solutions supported through its in depth background in materials science, thermal/mechanical analysis, reliability engineering and advanced wafer level assembly and processing technologies.

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging to join our team to support and lead both technology and product development programs, from initial technology selection and concept definition through detailed design, prototyping, qualification and volume manufacturing phases.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Act as the lead for microelectronic and advanced packaging solutions within a multidisciplinary team (RF, Optical, Reliability, and Process Engineering)
• Design and Engineering: Engineering of microelectronic packages and modules, integrating material selection, substrate layout, thermal/mechanical analysis, and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Strategic Assessment: Evaluate industry trends to select microelectronic technologies and define design concepts that align with specific customer requirements and emerging market standards.
• Supplier & Lifecycle Management: Define specifications for custom outsourced components and manage the full documentation process, including BOMs, assembly drawings, and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Mentorship: Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior members of the microelectronics design team.
• Communications: Interface directly with customers, management and project stakeholders on technical development updates, issues and status.
• Business Development: Support growth by interfacing with prospective customers, preparing technical proposals, and drafting quotations for novel engineering solutions.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience in electronic hardware design and semiconductor advanced packaging.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive background in microelectronic and advanced packaging technologies, materials, components, manufacturing methods. Proven track record in the technical leadership of end-to-end product development programs, from prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Software Proficiency: CAD: Expert-level skills in AutoCAD® and SolidWorks®. Analysis: Experience with commercial FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools. Substrate Design: Proficiency in Cadence® Allegro® Package Designer Plus.e design software (Cadence® Allegro® Package Designer Plus).
• Security Clearance: Security clearance is an asset.

Soft Skills And Attributes

• Collaborative Problem Solver: Ability to navigate complex, novel issues within a fast-paced team environment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to distill complex technical data into concise updates for stakeholders and customers.
• Agility: Comfortable managing multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.

Other Information

• The compensation range for this position is $110,000- $160,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.