CAM Operator

Sanmina; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a CAM Operator to review customer design data, run design rule checks, and generate manufacturing data for PCB production.

You will develop panelization, Cu layers, soldermask and silkscreen, drill and route files, generate NC programs, and collaborate with engineering and production to resolve design questions. The candidate should have 3+ years PCB tooling/engineering experience and IPC/CAD-CAM familiarity.

Qualifications

• Engineering background required.
• Minimum 3 years of PCB tooling/product or planning engineering experience.
• Familiar with IPC standards and CAD/CAM systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Review customer design data and drawings.
• Perform design rule checks and edit data for manufacturing compliance.
• Develop manufacturing data including panelization, Cu layers, soldermask and silkscreen, drill and route files.
• Generate and verify NC programs for manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve design queries.
• Apply strong understanding of PCB manufacturing processes to CAM data preparation.

Skills

Engineering background

3+ years PCB tooling experience

Ability to interpret technical specs

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

IPC standards

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

What You\'ll Do

The CAM Operator reviews customer design data and drawings, performs thorough design rule checks, and generates manufacturing data, programs, and tooling for PCB production.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Import customer data into Genesis.
• Conduct design rule checks (DRC’s), and edit data for manufacturing compliance based on planning engineering instructions.
• Develop manufacturing data including panelization, Cu layers, soldermask and silkscreen, drill and route files.
• Generate and verify NC programs for manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve design queries.
• Apply strong understanding of PCB manufacturing processes to CAM data preparation.

What You\'ll Bring

• Preferred candidates with engineering background.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PCB tooling, product engineering, and/or planning engineering.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing design rules, IPC standards, and CAD/CAM systems. Computer literacy is required.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and resolve technical issues.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $64,792.16 and $77,000.00 and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a \"U.S. Person\", defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.