Test Engineer

Job Purpose

Implements testing methods and installs production test equipment as defined by the customer's test plans. Supports test hardware/equipment and software bring-up and acceptance and provides feedback to customers. Works with customer engineers to keep testing equipment operational. Develops test documentation as needed. Troubleshoots production PCBAs and systems. Trains production line test technicians and generates labor and capacity plans.

• Write internal test plans, validation 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
• Manage project schedule pertaining to test infrastructure implementation/update for NPI and existing product lines, provide technical reports on test issues
• Train technicians and operators on new production test stations, support debugging of complex PCBAs and systems, and perform failure analysis as part of continuous improvement. Minimizes debug aging.
• Support product implementation in manufacturing. Design 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 defects affecting test yields. Ensure accurate Yields 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
• Oversee and support prototype and pilot runs for NPI and supply feedback to customers and internal team. Ensure adherence to quotes following introduction of new products – monitor yields and through puts

• BSEE with 5+ 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 desired

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range(annual): $90,000 - $115,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes 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 and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.