PCB Cost Estimator: RFQ & BOM Analysis

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation seeks a detail‑oriented PCB Estimator to manage RFQ processes, acting as the first technical analysis point and translating customer data into accurate cost estimates. You will bridge CSRs, Sales, and manufacturing to ensure all specifications are correctly assessed for quoting.

Responsibilities include BOM interpretation, data analysis, Gerber data inspection, and collaborative data clarification with Sales. ITAR compliance and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in cost estimation or CAM design for PCB manufacturing.
• IPC 600/610 knowledge for Class 2/3/Space designs.
• Strong communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret BOM, PCB stack‑up, drawings and specs for manufacturing complexity.
• Retrieve and analyze customer data, prints and notes to determine board attributes and sizes.
• Use Gerber data to inspect files and apply PCB layout experience to assess design complexity.
• Complete and verify internal estimate sheets ensuring all requirements are captured.
• Collaborate with CSRs and Sales to clarify customer needs and resolve data ambiguities.
• Research applicable commercial or military specifications using internal resources.
• Manage file transfers from customers (FTP) and organize data correctly.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams via email and phone.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Gerber viewing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Gerber viewing software

Job description

Sanmina Corporation seeks a detail‑oriented PCB Estimator to manage RFQ processes, acting as the first technical analysis point and translating customer data into accurate cost estimates. You will bridge CSRs, Sales, and manufacturing to ensure all specifications are correctly assessed for quoting.

Responsibilities include BOM interpretation, data analysis, Gerber data inspection, and collaborative data clarification with Sales. ITAR compliance and strong communication are required.