PCB Estimator & RFQ/BOM Specialist

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Restricted stock unit awards

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail‑oriented PCB Estimator to lead RFQ analysis, interpret customer data, and generate accurate cost estimates. You will bridge Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), Sales, and manufacturing to ensure correct specification assessment for quotes.

The role requires at least 2 years in PCB cost estimation or CAM design, knowledge of BOM, Gerber data, and IPC 600/610 standards. ITAR facility; US citizen or permanent resident status preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in cost estimation or CAM design for PCB manufacturing.
• Familiar with IPC 600/610 for Class 2, Class 3 and Class Space.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints and customer notes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze BOM, PCB stack‑up and panelization; interpret fabrication drawings and specs.
• Retrieve and analyze customer data, prints and notes to determine board attributes and processes.
• Use Gerber viewing software to inspect customer data; apply PCB layout experience to assess complexity.
• Prepare and verify internal estimate sheets; ensure all customer requirements are captured.
• Interface with CSRs and Sales to clarify needs and resolve data ambiguities.
• Research specifications using internal resources (e.g., Sanmina Net) and apply applicable standards.
• Manage file transfers from customers via FTP and organize data appropriately.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams via email and phone.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Gerber viewing software

PCB layout experience

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail‑oriented PCB Estimator to lead RFQ analysis, interpret customer data, and generate accurate cost estimates. You will bridge Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), Sales, and manufacturing to ensure correct specification assessment for quotes.

The role requires at least 2 years in PCB cost estimation or CAM design, knowledge of BOM, Gerber data, and IPC 600/610 standards. ITAR facility; US citizen or permanent resident status preferred.