Process Engineer – Electroplating

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

Job summary

Sanmina in San Jose is looking for a Process Engineer to oversee the electroplating processes for PCB manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years’ experience in electrochemical processing, and be proficient with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities include improving processes, developing maintenance checklists, and collaborating with operations. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrochemical processing or relevant graduate degree.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of driving yield improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electroplating processes and process tools.
• Develop and document performance maintenance checklists.
• Investigate defect root causes and develop solutions.

Skills

Data analysis skills

SPC knowledge

Proficiency with JMP, Minitab, Excel

Problem-solving using 8D

Continuous improvement via DMAIC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in electrochemical processing or a graduate degree with less than 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 yield improvement progress.

Salary

Salary Range (annual): $100,000.00 – $135,000.00. Actual base pay within this range will be determined based on a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits.

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.