Test Engineering Technician

Sanmina Corporation; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Carrollton, TX seeks an Engineering Technician to support the test engineering department. Responsibilities include debugging electro-mechanical systems, validating new production testers, and interpreting complex schematics to perform thorough testing.

The role requires strong hands-on debugging skills, experience with analyzer tools and lab equipment, and the ability to communicate results clearly to engineering teams. This is an on-site position in Texas.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline is highly desirable.
• Minimum 4+ years as an Engineering Technician in electronics manufacturing or development environment."
• Strong hands-on product debug and component-level troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient reading and interpretation of complex schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to document data and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Product Debug & Troubleshooting: perform testing and fault isolation on electro-mechanical systems and PCBA assemblies.
• Tester Setup & Validation: assist in design, construction, setup, and validation of new test equipment and fixtures.
• Circuitry & System Diagnostics: work with analog, digital, and video circuits and complex logic systems.
• Schematic & Blueprint Interpretation: use schematics and diagrams to perform testing and troubleshooting.
• Equipment Utilization: safely operate test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators.
• Documentation & Reporting: record test results and validation data for the engineering team.

Skills

Product Debugging

Troubleshooting

Test Equipment Setup

Schematics Reading

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Signal Generators

Test Fixtures

Job 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

Supports the test engineering department through the troubleshooting, design, testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment. This role is highly focused on product debug, as well as the initial setup and comprehensive validation of new production testers.

Nature of Duties

• Product Debug & Troubleshooting: Performs operational testing and advanced fault isolation on electro-mechanical systems, PCBA assemblies, and equipment. Analyzes malfunctions to assist engineering in determining root causes and corrective actions.
• Tester Setup & Validation: Assists in the design, construction, initial setup, and functional check-out/validation of new specialized test equipment and automated test fixtures.
• Circuitry & System Diagnostics: Works with applications that may include analog, digital, and/or video circuits, as well as complex logic systems.
• Schematic & Blueprint Interpretation: Utilizes engineering schematics, diagrams, mechanical assemblies, layouts, and written or verbal descriptions to perform routine testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions.
• Equipment Utilization: Safely and effectively operates manufacturing, development, and diagnostic equipment, including but not limited to test programs, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepares clear records of test results, debug findings, and validation data to communicate status updates to the engineering team.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical discipline) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of related experience as an Engineering Technician within an electronics manufacturing or development environment.
• Technical Skills: * Strong hands-on product de-bug and component-level troubleshooting skills.
  • High proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Software Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) required to document data and effectively communicate with various internal stakeholders such as Program Management, Design Engineering, and Production Engineering.
• Interpersonal Skills: * Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Possesses a positive attitude and the ability to accept constructive feedback.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer