Junior Process Engineer

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays and PTO

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, a leading EMS provider, is seeking a Process Engineer to establish and evaluate manufacturing processes with emphasis on soldering, conformal coating, potting, and fixture development. You will lead DOE setup, production support, and process improvements to reduce defects and improve yields.

Responsibilities include tooling support, data-driven reporting, and collaboration with quality and production teams to ensure output targets and compliance with IPC/JESDEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with automotive quality management systems is a plus.
• Understanding of quality methodologies and SPC/GR&R/CpK tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email).

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support and technical assistance for manufacturing equipment.
• Improve and implement operational methodologies, set up DOEs, and create reports and presentations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, pFMEAs, cost savings, and CAPAs.
• Support daily manufacturing activities with tooling and Design for Manufacturability feedback.
• Monitor and improve process efficiencies and product quality, coordinating with team members.
• Provide technical leadership and training to production teams.
• Collaborate with quality engineering to manage non-conforming materials.
• Analyze failures from drawings, diagrams, and specs.
• Build positive relationships with customer staff to meet expectations.
• Communicate potential Sanmina issues on the production line and escalate when needed.
• Support Customer Quality Improvement Plan activities aligning with metrics.

Skills

Feedback & confidentiality

English communication

Team leadership

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering

Quality Mgmt Systems knowledge (IATF16949)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing 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.

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing 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.

Job Purpose

The Process Engineer role involves establishing and evaluating manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on soldering, conformal coating, potting processes, and fixture development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support and technical assistance for manufacturing equipment.
• Improve and implement operational methodologies, set up Design of Experiments (DOEs), and create reports and presentations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, pFMEAs, cost savings, and corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support daily manufacturing production activities and processes by providing tooling and Design for Manufacturability feedback.
• You will also monitor and improve process efficiencies and product manufacturing quality, and coordinate process resolution with team members, assuring the planned production output.
• Provide technical leadership and training to production teams.
• Work with the quality engineering team to manage non-conforming materials.
• Analyze failures based on product drawings, product/process diagrams, layouts, and customer specifications.
• Build positive relationships with customer staff to meet and exceed expectations.
• Interact with production teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure real-time communication of potential Sanmina issues on the production line, including initiating the Sanmina escalation process as needed.
• Support activities related to the customer's Quality Improvement Plan to align with Quality Metrics.

Education And Experience

• PFMEAs, PPAP, Control Plans, process flow diagrams development
• Understanding of quality methodologies, including measurement system analysis and statistical tools such as process control charts, SPC, GR&R, and CpKs
• Understanding of problem-solving methodologies like 8D, fault tree analysis, and the 5 Whys
• General knowledge of IPC-A-610 and JEDEC standards
• General knowledge of manufacturing methods for electronic printed circuit board assemblies, modular assemblies, and complete systems including testing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email)
• Overall knowledge of the Agile application
• IATF16949 standard and automotive quality management system is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
• Team leadership skills, demonstrating reliability, initiative, and a desire to learn and teach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule

Relevant Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in the electronics industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Experience and knowledge of automotive quality management systems
• Technical proficiency in electronics engineering applications
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma is preferable
• English proficiency required

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $70,000 - $80,000 . Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.