SMT Process Engineer

Sanmina; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Carrollton, Texas, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to support SMT production and interface with customers. You will communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical staff and contribute to process improvements across SMT andThrough-hole soldering.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years of manufacturing support, knowledge of IPC-A-610 and ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience supporting manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 Solder Requirements – IPC Solder Certification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standard for a quality management system (QMS).
• Working knowledge of 5S Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Experience in executing process optimization including process engineering.
• Excellent problem solver and ability to generate innovative solutions to broad range of issues.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to other functions in clear and understandable terms.
• Ability to meet aggressive program deliverables.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel is a plus, including creating formulas, macros, and charting.
• Experience in Agile and Oracle applications is a plus.
• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Has willingness to learn, takes initiative, and offers improvement ideas.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent punctuality, good attendance, and reliability required.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support SMT production, interface with customers, and participate in customer meetings.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with other members of the technical and production staff.
• Effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
• Support manufacturing for surface mount electronics (SMT) and through hole soldering.
• Specifying new equipment and evaluation of new equipment, processes, and materials.
• Generate post build/DFM report and presenting to customers.
• Component analysis
• Failure Analysis
• Review customer engineering change orders and deviations and apply to the process
• Work with the quote group to quote new assemblies
• Process Improvement/Process Development for SMT
• Review customer returned materials
• Yields review, development of corrective action and implementation of corrective actions
• Training of production personnel
• Generate process documentation
• New product introduction and development
• Flexibility and the initiative to take on other roles/processes outside of the SMT area as needed

Skills

Manufacturing support

IPC-A-610 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

5S Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Problem solving

Clear communication

Program deliverables

MS Office

MS Excel (formulas/macros)

Agile & Oracle apps

Guidelines adherence

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oracle applications

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine the

What You’ll Do

• Support our SMT production, interface with customers, and participate in customer meetings.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with other members of the technical and production staff.
• Effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
• Support manufacturing for surface mount electronics (SMT) and through hole soldering
• Specifying new equipment and evaluation of new equipment, processes, and materials
• Generate post build/DFM report and presenting to customers
• Component analysis
• Failure Analysis
• Review customer engineering change orders and deviations and apply to the process
• Work with the quote group to quote new assemblies
• Process Improvement/Process Development for SMT
• Review customer returned materials
• Yields review, development of corrective action and implementation of corrective actions
• Training of production personnel
• Generate process documentation
• New product introduction and development
• Flexibility and the initiative to take on other roles/processes outside of the SMT area as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience supporting manufacturing
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 Solder Requirements – IPC Solder Certification is a plus
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standard for a quality management system (QMS)
• Working knowledge of 5S Lean Six Sigma practices
• Experience in executing process optimization including process engineering
• Excellent problem solver and ability to generate innovative solutions to broad range of issues
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to other functions in clear and understandable terms
• Ability to meet aggressive program deliverables.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office
• Advanced skills in MS Excel is a plus, including creating formulas, macros, and charting
• Experience in Agile and Oracle applications is a plus
• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Organized and detail oriented
• Has willingness to learn, takes initiative, and offers improvement ideas
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent punctuality, good attendance, and reliability required
• Adherence to health and safety regulations