Senior Mechanical / Testing Engineer

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical / Testing Engineer to design, execute, and optimize testing protocols for advanced liquid cooling infrastructure. You will validate coolant loops, assess performance metrics, and ensure seamless integration between hardware systems and facility networks.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of hands-on experience with CDUs, AALCs, cold plates, and fluid distribution systems, plus familiarity with Dowfrost coolants and related instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, AALCs, and facility-level fluid distribution systems.
• Experience with PG25/LC25 coolants and Dowfrost quality metrics and fluid measurement instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing and validation of CDUs, AALCs, cold plates, and manifolds.
• Ensure integrity of coolant loops and validate mechanical/chemical performance.
• Collaborate with controls teams to troubleshoot communication across service carts and stations.

Skills

CDU testing

Fluid systems

Thermal testing

Networking basics

Tools

Dowfrost

nephelometers

pH meters

refractometers

Job description

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. Job Purpose: The Senior Mechanical / Testing Engineer oversees, designs, and executes comprehensive testing and quality protocols for advanced liquid cooling infrastructure and equipment. Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. Prepares test and diagnostic protocols. This role is responsible for maintaining cooling loop integrity, validating mechanical and chemical performance metrics, and ensuring seamless integration between hardware systems, facility fluid loops, and networked control architectures. Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hands-on operation, testing, and validation of Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), Air-Assist Liquid Coolers (AALCs), cold plates, and manifolds.
• Conduct routine quality and chemical analysis of LC25/PG25 coolants (Dowfrost) using specialized equipment (refractometers, pH sensors, conductivity sensors, nephelometers) and visual inspections. Enforce all safe handling procedures.
• Utilize pressure transducers to perform precise N2 decay testing to ensure vacuum and loop tightness across fluid distribution networks.
• Analyze fluid flow dynamics to determine how filter selection impacts flow rates. Establish life-cycle schedules for filter replacement and evaluate industry-standard filter sizing.
• Design and evaluate facility-level liquid cooling loops (AALC vs. FLC infrastructure). Select compatible, safe fluid connectors and materials to eliminate corrosion and material degradation.
• Partner with controls teams to troubleshoot and maintain communication protocols between service carts, automated liquid stations, and facility networks.
• Education and Experience:
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Proven track record working with CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, AALCs, and facility-level fluid distribution systems.
• Hands-on experience with PG25/LC25 coolants, Dowfrost quality metrics, and fluid measurement instrumentation (nephelometers, pH meters, refractometers).
• Strong working knowledge of computer networking concepts (to facilitate communication between service carts, automated liquid stations, and central systems) is a strong plus.
• Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Salary Range(annual): $100,00 - $140,000 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.