Engineering Test & Failure Analysis Technician

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, seeks a Production Test Technician to perform failure analysis and repair of data storage/server products. You will diagnose field returns and factory line failures and communicate findings to Engineering and Operations to drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, training staff, maintaining calibrated test equipment, and supporting RMA testing and repairs. English fluency and hands-on hardware experience required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (or equivalent) in a relevant computer science and/or engineering technology discipline.
• 5+ years experience working on electronic products in a hands-on test and troubleshooting role using oscilloscopes, DMMs, device readers/programming adapters, etc.”
• Ability to read schematics, BOMs, ability to view and understand PCB layout with Cadence (Allegro) PCB design tool, ability to understand component data sheets, troubleshooting device-level failures.
• Experience working in an ESD controlled environment
• Experience working in an environment requiring traceable calibrated equipment and the ability to manage calibration schedule and services to maintain calibration on all equipment used.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes to include Functional Test, In-Circuit Test, Flying Probe and common assembly techniques.
• Working experience with Failure Analysis and 8D processes and objectives.
• Proficiency with Windows and common Office products used to communicate findings.
• Proficient in English speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and root-cause analysis for VES products
• Working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams on corrective actions where needed.
• Work with VES Quality for customer FA / 8D reporting.
• General Test and Repair for RMA products
• Manage VES test area to ensure needed equipment is in place, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Provide training to factory debug staff for level 1 and 2 debug and problem analysis

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Associates degree (or equivalent) in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Device readers/programming adapters

Cadence Allegro PCB design tool

Windows OS

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, seeks a Production Test Technician to perform failure analysis and repair of data storage/server products. You will diagnose field returns and factory line failures and communicate findings to Engineering and Operations to drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, training staff, maintaining calibrated test equipment, and supporting RMA testing and repairs. English fluency and hands-on hardware experience required.