Senior Electronics Debug & Test Technician

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks an Advanced Debug Test Technician to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic assemblies failing production tests. You’ll handle intermittent issues, system-level faults, and contribute to root cause analysis with engineering teams.

Responsibilities include debugging to component level, validating NPI builds, and mentoring junior staff, leveraging ISO/IPC quality standards and test equipment expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electronics or related field.
• 4–8+ years of electronics test/debug or manufacturing/engineering support.
• Experience in EMS companies or similar environments preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level debugging on failed PCBAs and electronic systems.
• Diagnose complex, intermittent, and multi-layer circuit failures.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend corrective actions.
• Interpret detailed schematics, layouts, and signal flow.
• Debug down to component and signal level, including ICs and microcircuits.
• Analyze failure trends and provide feedback to engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Assist in developing and improving test procedures and fixtures.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds and validation.
• Train and mentor junior technicians or operators.

Skills

Analog & digital electronics

System-level diagnostics

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

Quality systems (IPC/ISO)

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

X-ray inspection systems

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks an Advanced Debug Test Technician to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic assemblies failing production tests. You’ll handle intermittent issues, system-level faults, and contribute to root cause analysis with engineering teams.

Responsibilities include debugging to component level, validating NPI builds, and mentoring junior staff, leveraging ISO/IPC quality standards and test equipment expertise.