RMA Repair Technician

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking an RMA Repair Technician to bridge logistics and hardware repair. Responsibilities include diagnosing returned products, performing repairs, and coordinating with internal teams to enhance product quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma and several years of experience in electronics. Proficiency in soldering, Six Sigma tools, and ERP systems is required. This position is for US citizens or lawful permanent residents only.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in hardware repair, warranty administration, or reverse logistics operations.
• Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose returned products down to the component level.
• Perform diagnostic testing and failure analysis.
• Write detailed failure analysis reports.
• Help maintain processes for timely RMA processing.

Skills

Soldering

SMT & electronic manufacturing processes

Six Sigma

RF components testing

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Technical diploma or associate's degree in electronics/engineering

Job description

RMA Repair Technician

Job Purpose

The RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Repair Technician Coordinator bridges logistics and hands‑on hardware repair. This role will authorize and process customer returns, physically diagnose and repair faulty equipment, and coordinate with internal teams (engineering, quality assurance, and sales) to ensure efficient resolutions and improve product quality.

Nature of Duties

• Diagnose returned products, assemblies, and components down to the component or board level.
• Perform diagnostic testing and failure analysis to determine the root cause of defects.
• Perform necessary hardware repairs, calibrations, or part replacements according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Write detailed failure analysis reports and update repair logs.
• Help in maintaining and establishing processes and procedures to ensure that RMA’s are processed and closed in a timely manner.
• Efficiently prioritize and manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Escalate problems as appropriate.
• Driving cost reductions through product and process improvements.
• Continuous quality improvement in Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY).
• Collection of data and the correlation of failures, driving the actions required to solve the issues to root cause.
• Ensures the product is exceeding our customer requirements of quality, reliability, and our internal goals of cost and delivery.
• Duties as assigned.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time.
• Overtime as needed.

Education and Experience

• Technical diploma, associate’s degree in electronics/engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in hardware repair, warranty administration, or reverse logistics operations.
• Working Knowledge of Six Sigma and Greenbelt Tools.
• Proficiency with soldering, SMT & electronic manufacturing processes.
• Experience handling and testing of RF components.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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