Process Engineer

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Process Engineer to establish and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes, with emphasis on SMT and wave soldering, overseeing procedures and supporting documents. The role includes leading continuous improvement, training production staff, and coordinating process validation.

You will drive data-driven decisions, monitor quality, and provide technical support for equipment like X-ray/press fit tools, ensuring cost-effective and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years in Electronics Manufacturing or equivalent
• Engineering degree required; MS preferred
• Experience with SMT processes, wave soldering, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to lead training and continuous improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes from concept to certification
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and cost
• Provide training and technical support for production teams
• Coordinate process validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Support and improve soldering processes and equipment (SMT and wave)
• Monitor quality and drive corrective actions across manufacturing
• Develop best practices and procedures for process standardization
• Contribute to process simulations and data-driven decisions
• Assist in equipment setup and programming for testing machines

Skills

SMT processes

Process development

Training production teams

IQ/OQ/PQ methodologies

Data interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

MS in Engineering

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Silicon Expert

Job description

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Job Description

“What We Make, Makes a Difference”… Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Process Engineer

5A (Monday-Friday)

Job Purpose :

This role is responsible for establishing and evaluating all PCBA manufacturing processes, with high focus on the Surface Mount Technology and Wave Soldering. Review procedure and supporting documents for all PCBA manufacturing processes including wave, selective soldering and hand soldering. Provide training and recommendations and rationalization for updates. Support and evaluate various PCBA process types (water soluble, no-clean, lead-free) and drive best chemicals selections based on product and process requirements. Provide programming needs and technical supports for various soldering equipment: Thermal profile monitoring system, Wave soldering profiling, Selective Wave soldering machine, BGA rework machine, X-ray machines (2D and 3D) and press fit equipment. This role will look into continuous improvement and implementation of best operational methodologies. Lead continuous improvement projects on defect reduction, cost-saving and corrective/preventative action plans. Process eng will provide daily support to manufacturing activities. Monitoring and improving PCBA manufacturing quality and coordinate process resolution with other team members.

Nature of Duties and Skills

• Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Strong background in SMT processes and process development with the ability to serve as a technical representative
• Experience in providing technical leadership and training to production teams
• Familiar with process and equipment validations utilizing IQ/OQ/PQ methodology
• Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Perform process simulations
• Ability to occasionally work late shifts
• Problem solving ability
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions for special soldering processes

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience preferably in Electronics Manufacturing or equivalent
• CAD or AutoCAD, MS Office, Silicon Expert and Solid Works skills preferred
• An associated degree in Engineering or equivalent years of experience is required
• MS in Engineering Discipline with minimum five years experience in contract manufacturing is a strong plus

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity