Engineering Technician

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support design, test check-out, modification and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems and specialized test equipment. Responsibilities include building circuits and test rigs from schematics and layouts.

The role requires soldering, cable fabrication and wiring, cabinet and rack assembly, plus troubleshooting completed assemblies.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred AAS Degree in electronics engineering technology or Military equivalent training.
• IPC-610 Certified Solderer.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Soldering, cable fabrication and installation of test setups.
• Cabinet/rack assembly and construction of test stations.
• Troubleshooting/debugging completed assemblies.
• Reading electrical schematics and following assembly drawings, layouts.

Skills

Soldering

Cable fabrication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication with ENG

UNIX/Windows familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS in electronics engineering technology

IPC-610 Certified Solderer

Military equivalent training

Tools

Genrad

HP3070

Teradyne

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest‑agrowing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Engineering Technician

Shift: 4A Monday-Thursday

Job Purpose

Supports engineering activities such as design, test check‑out, modification and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical system, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog circuits, digital circuits and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check‑out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to test programs oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

Nature of Work

Test Engineering Technician duties will include fabrication of cables, printed circuit boards, sub‑assemblies, assembly of test stations and the maintaining of those test stations. Tasks will include soldering, cable fabrication and installation, cabinet / rack assembly, and troubleshooting / debugging completed assemblies. Candidate must be able to read electrical schematics, follow electrical and mechanical assembly drawings, solder, use power tools. Must have the capability to interact and communicate well with mechanical and electrical engineering staff. Knowledge of In‑circuit test systems such as Genrad, HP3070 and Teradyne would be beneficial. An understanding of UNIX and Windows based systems are a plus.

Education / Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred AAS Degree in electronics engineering technology or Military equivalent training.
• IPC-610 Certified Solderer.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer