SMT Process Engineer

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

• 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

• 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