Engineering Planner

Sanmina Corporation; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA is looking for an Engineering Planner to create PCB production sequences using InPlan/InStack and perform DFM reviews. The role requires interpreting technical specifications and ensuring adherence to IPC standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree and 2–4 years of PCB planning or tooling engineering experience, with familiarity in CAD/CAM systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in PCB planning, product engineering, and/or tooling engineering.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and CAD/CAM systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Create PCB production sequences using InPlan/InStack.
• Develop impedance stack-ups and provide tooling instructions to CAM operators.
• Perform DFM reviews on customer designs and spec summaries.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC) and customer requirements.

Skills

PCB planning

Product engineering

Tooling engineering

Education

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

IPC standards familiarity

Job description

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 Engineering Planner creates PCB production sequences using InPlan/InStack, performs DFM reviews, and ensures adherence to customer specs and industry standards. This role requires technical expertise, problem solving, and strong communication to support production and customers.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Will work in the Front-end Engineering and creates step sequence to produce PCBs.


• Develop impedance stack-ups.


• Provide tooling instructions to CAM operators.


• Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews on customer designs and spec summaries.


• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC) and customer requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Prefer candidates with Engineering Degree (Associates or 2 year technical degree)


• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in PCB planning, product engineering, and/or tooling engineering.


• Familiarity with standard manufacturing design rules, IPC standards, and CAD/CAM systems.


• 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 $54,567.26 and $75,000.00 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.

Export Control Requirements

• 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.