Junior Test Engineer

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement cost-effective testing and debugging methods for new products. You will prepare test plans, lead test development, and support manufacturing with data-driven improvements.

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and excellent communication are essential. This role is based in San Jose, CA, and requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of test engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1 year of Test Engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux, Python scripting.
• Experience with ATE products and Test Interface Units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Engineering Change Control processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000-2000 and TL9000 requirements.
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed test plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Identify and communicate product software/hardware deficiencies to customers.
• Manage test development schedules and upgrades.
• Train technicians on new test stations and debug RF/Digital designs.
• Support software installation, data collection, and configuration.
• Plan facility layout and network/power requirements for testing equipment in manufacturing.
• Drive test and process improvements to close top defects.
• Interface with customers for proposals and quotes.
• Overlay pilot runs for NPI and provide feedback to customers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Linux

Python scripting

ATE equipment

Test Interface Units

MS Office

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 - $89,000

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.