PCB Planning Engineer (Day)

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

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Planning Engineer to support design, modification, and planning activities for PCB manufacturing. You will learn across departments during the initial half-year, then plan manufacturing processes and tooling instructions for custom PCBs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0-2 years of related experience. You will work with various teams, communicate with customers, and contribute to process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 0-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan jobs using InPlan and Insolver to create production travelers for PCB manufacturing.
• Instruct CAM operators on tooling requirements and communicate with customers.
• Perform DFM reviews and review specs for customer documents and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure smooth manufacturing planning.

Skills

Planning

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

InPlan

Insolver

CAD/CAM

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.

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

How to Stand Out

• Experience in planning, product engineering, and tooling in a PCB manufacturing environment and using a CAD/CAM system is helpful but not required.


• Must be a self starter and have excellent initiative.


• Must have very good verbal and written communication skills.

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.