Sr. Test Engineer

Sanmina; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a seasoned Test Engineer to lead comprehensive testing activities for electronic products. You will develop test plans, validations, and procedures, and communicate issues to customers while managing ECOs that impact test workflows.

You will oversee test infrastructure for NPIs and existing lines, train staff, and participate in debug and failure analysis to improve yields and reliability across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 8+ years of experience in functional test engineering for electronics/medical/telecom/life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and scripting.
• Experience with ATE products and test interfaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Write internal test plans, validation protocols and reports; maintain procedures and test instructions.
• Identify and communicate design deficiencies to customers and manage ECOs affecting test.
• Manage test infrastructure schedules for NPI and existing product lines; provide technical test reports.
• Train technicians on new test stations; support debugging of PCBAs and perform failure analysis.

Skills

Test engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSEE (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

Linux

Scripting languages

ATE Products

Test Interface Units

MS Office

Job description

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 them.

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 them.

What You’ll Do

• Write internal test plans, validations protocols & reports, maintenance procedures, test operational work instructions and test procedures
• Identify and communicate product software and hardware design deficiencies to customers , manage ECOs implementation impacting test
• Manages project schedule pertaining to test infrastructure implementation/update for NPI and existing product lines, provide technical reports on test issues
• Trains technicians and operators on new production test stations, supports debugging of complex PCBAs and systems, and performs failure analysis as part of continuous improvement. Minimizes debug aging.
• Supports product implementation in manufacturing. Designs a detailed test line that includes facility layout of equipment and workstation floor space and requirements for power and data networks.
• Drive continuous efficiency improvements in the test process, identify and drive test process improvements to eliminate the defects that are affecting test yields. Ensure that accurate Yields are reported for ICT and Functional Test processes
• Support new business development by interfacing with new customers, presenting on test approach and improvements, developing proposals and quotations
• Oversees and supports proto and pilot runs for NPI and supplies feedback to customers and the internal team. Ensure adherence to quotes following introduction of new products – monitor yields and throughputs

What You’ll Bring

• BSEE with 8+ years’ experience as a functional Test Engineer in compute, medical device, telecommunications, or life science industries.
• Familiarity with Linux, scripting languages.
• Experience with ATE Products and Test Interface Units
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• MS Office experience
• Familiarity with ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 13485
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing environment desiredAt Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $105,000 and $125,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.