Sr. Component Engineer

Requisition

107949-0

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.

The component engineer plays a crucial role in the electronic supply chain ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of semiconductor electronic components, integrated circuits, passives and electromechanical components used in products. Additionally, as the supply chain matures, this role will play a critical role in helping refine the supply chain to key supplier partners that share the product’s vision and exit non-performing suppliers.

This role is part of the component Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization and acts as a bridge between Electronic Design Engineers, Product Lifecycle Management Administrators, Supply Chain Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers.

• Support PCBA EE component selection, crosses and qualification to ensure they meet the product design specifications and commercial requirements.
• Support the engineering design, assembly, and testing of quantum computing prototype subsystems and full-stack systems.
• Manage the Approved Component List in compliance with the Approved Vendor List defined by the SCM organization.
• Bridge between design engineering and supply chain by influencing engineering component selection to be in alignment with SCM strategy.
• Integrate multidisciplinary components, including cryogenic systems, RF/microwave electronics, superconducting circuits, photonics, and custom PCBs.
• Assist Design Engineers in selecting, qualifying, approving and documenting release of new components on the PLM system.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders and Change Actions to document all changes to components at Customer Part Number, Manufacturing Part Number and Bill of Materials level.
• Maintain detailed CAD models, schematics, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• For custom products, partner with SCMs and Engineers to develop Product Requirements.
• Document and lead the activity to communicate specs/footprint across multiple suppliers during the Request for Proposal process with the aim of Customer owning specifications for a custom product tailored to Customer needs.
• Enable multi-sourcing for critical components.
• Work closely with supply chain and external vendors to source specialized components with challenging lead times.
• Develop and drive a "plan for every part" strategy for the SCM team when exiting suppliers to ensure all golden components and dependencies are removed from the existing supply chain prior to official exit/ban.
• Support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) feedback early in the design cycle.
• Manage product Change Notifications and End of Life approvals.
• Develop checklist and processes and ensure appropriate checks are implemented when any changes in manufacturing process/materials/tests are proposed by the supplier.
• Identify and surface opportunities for value engineering and proactively push for Product Change Request that would benefit cost structure or quality.

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of components engineering experience in advanced hardware development (semiconductors, high-precision electronics, photonics, or similar).
• Hands‑on expertise with prototyping in highly specialized technical environments.
• Experience with precision measurement tools, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF/microwave test equipment.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and tolerance analysis.
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