Process Engineer – Electroplating

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards

Participation in a discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México in San Jose, California, is seeking a Process Engineer – Electroplating to oversee the electroplating processes involved in PCB manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 5 years of experience, particularly in electrochemical processing.

This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools. Responsibilities include tracking process performance and collaborating with operations to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $135,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in electrochemical processing or a relevant graduate degree.
• Proven track record in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electroplating processes used for PCB manufacturing.
• Develop and use SPC / KPI’s to track process performance.
• Partner with equipment engineering to establish performance metrics.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Proficient with JMP, Minitab, Excel

Experience with SPC

Problem-solving using 8D

Experience in electrochemical processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Science Engineering

Job description

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 – Electroplating

Job Purpose:

The PCB industry is experiencing a renaissance with the industry focusing on Interconnect Technology and Miniaturization. With layers of circuits approaching more than 70 layers and features approaching below 1 mil (25.4 microns), the industry is rapidly changing from the early 2000s to enabling technologies in the 2020s and 2030s. Sanmina's PCB division is at the forefront of this renaissance, offering new opportunities for talented engineers in chemical engineering, material science, physics, and mechanical engineering. Sanmina is seeking engineers to explore opportunities to unleash the potential of advanced semiconductors and enable significant technological advancements. The Process Engineer will be responsible for the electroplating process lines.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the electroplating processes and process tools used for PCB manufacturing.
• Develop and use SPC / KPI’s to track process performance; drive continuous improvement projects.
• Partner with equipment engineering to develop and document performance maintenance checklists. Define qualification requirements to be used after PM’s and down tool events.
• Understand the capabilities of your fabrication process. Source new tools, drive tool changes, and develop new processes to enhance PCB manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with operations to ensure that process work instructions are clear and processes are operator-friendly.
• Work collaboratively with upstream and downstream process modules to investigate defect root causes and develop solutions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical or Materials Science Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in electrochemical processing or a graduate degree with <5 years experience in electrochemistry.
• Experienced with SPC.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools such as JMP, Minitab, Excel.
• Experienced in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Proven track record in solving problems using 8D and continuous improvement via DMAIC.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter and go-getter capable of driving the yieldimprovement progress

Salary Range (annual): $100,000.00-$135,000.00

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer