PCBA Process Engineer — Hands-on Yield & Automation

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for PCBA and TLA. This hands-on role bridges engineering with shop floor execution, qualifying new equipment and refining processes for high yield and quality.

A BS in engineering is preferred, with up to two years of hands-on experience in a CM environment. The position emphasizes problem-solving on the line, DOE execution, and collaboration with maintenance and vendors to resolve

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent CM environment experience.
• 0–2 years in technician or junior engineering role, performing experiments on sample boards.
• Familiarity with process engineering software and IPC standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DOE on sample boards and assemblies to optimize yield.
• Identify CTQ parameters (stencil pressure, reflow ramps, dispensing tolerances).
• Develop and qualify new processes and equipment for PCBA and TLA.
• Lead installation, qualification, and validation of manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and vendors to resolve issues and improve uptime.

Skills

DOE

CTQ parameters

Process optimization

On-floor troubleshooting

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

Process engineering software

Job description

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for PCBA and TLA. This hands-on role bridges engineering with shop floor execution, qualifying new equipment and refining processes for high yield and quality.

A BS in engineering is preferred, with up to two years of hands-on experience in a CM environment. The position emphasizes problem-solving on the line, DOE execution, and collaboration with maintenance and vendors to resolve