Process Engineer

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider. The Process Engineer role focuses on soldering, conformal coating, potting processes, fixture development, and implementation.

• Provide programming support and technical assistance for manufacturing equipment.
• Improve and implement operational methodologies, set up Design of Experiments (DOEs), and create reports and presentations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction, pFMEAs, cost savings, and corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support daily manufacturing production activities and processes by providing tooling and Design for Manufacturability feedback.
• Monitor and improve process efficiencies and product manufacturing quality, and coordinate process resolution with team members, assuring planned production output.
• Provide technical leadership and training to production teams.
• Work with the quality engineering team to manage non-conforming materials.
• Analyze failures based on product drawings, product/process diagrams, layouts, and customer specifications.
• Build positive relationships with customer staff to meet and exceed expectations.
• Interact with production teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure real-time communication of potential Sanmina issues on the production line and initiate the Sanmina escalation process as needed.
• Support activities related to the customer's Quality Improvement Plan to align with Quality Metrics.

• 3+ years of experience in the electronics industry.
• Experience and knowledge of automotive quality management systems.
• Technical proficiency in electronics engineering applications.
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma is preferable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• English proficiency required.
• Understanding of PFMEAs, PPAP, Control Plans, and process flow diagram development.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as process control charts, SPC, GR&R, and Cpk.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies like 8D, fault-tree analysis, and the 5 Whys.
• General knowledge of IPC-A-610 and JEDEC standards.
• General knowledge of manufacturing methods for electronic printed circuit board assemblies, modular assemblies, and complete systems including testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email).
• Overall knowledge of the Agile application.
• IATF
  16949 standard and automotive quality management system is a plus.

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization.
• Team leadership skills, demonstrating reliability, initiative, and a desire to learn and teach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range (annual): $90,000 – $105,000. Actual base pay within this range 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.