Junior Test Engineer

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in the United States is seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement cost-effective testing methods for complex systems and equipment. You will prepare test and diagnostic programs, fixtures, and procedures, and plan labor, schedules, and resources for testing, evaluation, and production readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and familiarity with Linux, Python, ATE products, and strong communication skills, with opportunities to contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of Test Engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux and Python scripting.
• Experience with ATE products and test interfaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ISO 9000-2000 and TL9000 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed test plans, maintenance procedures, and test instructions.
• Identify and communicate product software/hardware design deficiencies to customers.
• Manage test development schedules and coordinate with customer teams.
• Train technicians on new production test stations and support debugging of RF/digital designs.
• Provide software installation and data collection support and test facility layout planning.
• Identify and drive test and process improvements to reduce defects.
• Support new business development with proposals and quotations, and assist pilot runs for NPI.

Skills

Linux

Python

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ATE Products

Test Interface Units

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.

Job Purpose

Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Writing detailed test plans, maintenance procedures, test operational work instructions and test procedures
• Identifying and communicating product software and hardware design deficiencies to customers
• Manages project schedule pertaining to test development and software upgrades, working with the customer focus team and the customer counterpart(s)
• Train technicians and operators on new production test stations, support debug of complex RF/Digital designs and perform failure analysis as part of continuous improvement
• Provide support for software installation and configuration, data collection and modifications
• Support product implementation in manufacturing. Detailed layout planning that includes facility layout of equipment and workstation floor space and requirements for power and data networks.
• Identify and drive test and process improvements to closure for top defects affecting test yields
• Support new business development by interfacing with new customers, defining proposals and quotations
• Oversee and support pilot runs for NPI and supply feedback to customers

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; 1 year of Test Engineering experience preferred, ideally in telecommunications, computer networking, medical devices, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with Linux, scripting languages such as Python
• Experience with ATE Products and Test Interface Units
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with the Engineering Change Control process
• MS Office experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9000-2000 and TL9000 requirements
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing environment desired

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $70,000 - $85,000

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.