Senior Process Engineer - PCBA & SMT Operations

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Process Engineer to establish and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes, with emphasis on SMT and wave soldering, overseeing procedures and supporting documents. The role includes leading continuous improvement, training production staff, and coordinating process validation.

You will drive data-driven decisions, monitor quality, and provide technical support for equipment like X-ray/press fit tools, ensuring cost-effective and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years in Electronics Manufacturing or equivalent
• Engineering degree required; MS preferred
• Experience with SMT processes, wave soldering, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to lead training and continuous improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes from concept to certification
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and cost
• Provide training and technical support for production teams
• Coordinate process validation and documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Support and improve soldering processes and equipment (SMT and wave)
• Monitor quality and drive corrective actions across manufacturing
• Develop best practices and procedures for process standardization
• Contribute to process simulations and data-driven decisions
• Assist in equipment setup and programming for testing machines

Skills

SMT processes

Process development

Training production teams

IQ/OQ/PQ methodologies

Data interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

MS in Engineering

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Silicon Expert

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Process Engineer to establish and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes, with emphasis on SMT and wave soldering, overseeing procedures and supporting documents. The role includes leading continuous improvement, training production staff, and coordinating process validation.

You will drive data-driven decisions, monitor quality, and provide technical support for equipment like X-ray/press fit tools, ensuring cost-effective and reliable production.