Junior Process Engineer PCB Assembly & Process Improvement

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, 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.