Production Test Technician — Failure Analysis & Repair

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sanmina in San Jose, CA is seeking a Production Test Technician to diagnose failures and perform repairs on data storage and server products. You will conduct failure analysis, share findings with Engineering and Operations, and support RMA testing and corrective actions.

You will train factory staff for level 1 and 2 debugging, coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering, and help maintain calibration and test equipment to ensure reliable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (or equivalent) in a relevant computer science and/or engineering technology discipline.
• 5+ years experience in electronic test and troubleshooting role using oscilloscopes, DMMs, device readers/programming adapters, etc.
• Ability to read schematics, BOMs, ability to view and understand PCB layout with Cadence (Allegro) PCB design tool, ability to understand component data sheets, troubleshooting device-level failures.
• Experience working in an ESD controlled environment
• Experience working in an environment requiring traceable calibrated equipment and the ability to manage calibration schedule and services to maintain calibration on all equipment used.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes to include Functional Test, In-Circuit Test, Flying Probe and common assembly techniques.
• Working experience with Failure Analysis and 8D processes and objectives.
• Proficiency with Windows and common Office products used to communicate findings.
• Proficient in English speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and root-cause analysis for VES products.
• Working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams on corrective actions where needed.
• Work with VES Quality for customer FA / 8D reporting.
• General Test and Repair for RMA products.
• Manage VES test area to ensure needed equipment is in place, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Provide training to factory debug staff for level 1 and 2 debug and problem analysis.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Device readers

Programming adapters

Windows

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in computer science or engineering technology

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanmina in San Jose, CA is seeking a Production Test Technician to diagnose failures and perform repairs on data storage and server products. You will conduct failure analysis, share findings with Engineering and Operations, and support RMA testing and corrective actions.

You will train factory staff for level 1 and 2 debugging, coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering, and help maintain calibration and test equipment to ensure reliable manufacturing processes.