PCB Planning Engineer

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA seeks a Planning Engineer to support engineering activities from product definition through production. You will learn multiple manufacturing departments in the first six months and then plan the manufacturing process and tooling instructions for custom PCBs.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning and development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with base pay between $65,000 and $80,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials preferred).
• 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan jobs using InPlan and Insolver to create production travelers for a PCB manufacturing plant.
• Instruct CAM operators on tooling requirements and communicate with customers.
• Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews on customer designs.
• Perform spec-review and spec-summary on customer documents and industry standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure – our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

The Planning Engineer supports engineering activities such as design, modification and manages activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production. The selected candidate will be working in various departments within the manufacturing facility for the first half year, learning what each department does and getting hands-on experience. Following the hands-on learning; the employee will be trained to plan the manufacturing process and tooling instructions required to manufacture custom printed circuit boards.

What You'll Do

• Plan jobs using InPlan and Insolver applications to create production travelers for a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing plant.
• Complete controlled impedance stack-ups, instruct CAM operators on all tooling requirements, answer technical questions from other departments, as well as, effectively communicate with customers.
• Perform DFM (Design for Manufacturability) review on customer designs.
• Perform spec-review and spec-summary on all customer documents and/or industry standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering.
• 0-2 years of related Experience

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $65,000.00 and $80,000.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.