Test Engineer

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Location

13331 - EMS 60 Plumeria San Jose CA US - San Jose, CA 95134 US (Primary)

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:

Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Writing detailed test plans, maintenance procedures, test operational work instructions and test procedures.
2. Identifying and communicating product software and hardware design deficiencies to customers.
3. Managing project schedule pertaining to test development and software upgrades, working with the customer focus team and the customer counterpart(s).
4. Training technicians and operators on new production test stations, supporting debug of complex RF/Digital designs and performing failure analysis as part of continuous improvement.
5. Providing support for software installation and configuration, data collection and modifications.
6. Supporting product implementation in manufacturing, including detailed layout planning that encompasses facility layout of equipment and workstation floor space and requirements for power and data networks.
7. Identifying and driving test and process improvements to closure for top defects affecting test yields.
8. Supporting new business development by interfacing with new customers, defining proposals and quotations.
9. Overseeing and supporting pilot runs for NPI and supplying feedback to customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. BSEE with minimum 5 years experience as a Test Engineer, in telecommunications, computer engineering, computer networking, medical device or related field.
2. Familiarity with Linux, scripting languages such as Python.
3. Experience with ATE Products and Test Interface Units.
4. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Experience with the Engineering Change Control process.
7. MS Office experience.
8. Familiarity with ISO 9000-2000 and TL9000 requirements.
9. Experience in a Contract Manufacturing environment desired.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range(annual): $90,000 - $100,000

In addition, Sanmina provides 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.