Entry-Level PCB Production Planner - DFM & Tooling

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA seeks a Planning Engineer to support engineering activities from product definition through production. You will learn multiple manufacturing departments in the first six months and then plan the manufacturing process and tooling instructions for custom PCBs.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning and development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with base pay between $65,000 and $80,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials preferred).
• 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan jobs using InPlan and Insolver to create production travelers for a PCB manufacturing plant.
• Instruct CAM operators on tooling requirements and communicate with customers.
• Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews on customer designs.
• Perform spec-review and spec-summary on customer documents and industry standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA seeks a Planning Engineer to support engineering activities from product definition through production. You will learn multiple manufacturing departments in the first six months and then plan the manufacturing process and tooling instructions for custom PCBs.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning and development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with base pay between $65,000 and $80,000.