Junior Process Engineer -Plating

Sanmina • San Jose, CA

80d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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. This position requires an individual who can work in a fast-paced production environment as a plating engineer being responsible for day-to-day sustaining of plating lines and their quality output. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve production yield issues as related to plating. The engineer will also be responsible for creating and qualifying new plating recipes and optimizing the existing ones, qualifying and implementing process equipment improvements, and implementing best known manufacturing tools and practices for the plating module. Optimizing performance to achieve best-in-class yields for the technology being built is a critical objective.

Requirements

• 0-2 years previous experience in printed circuit board fabrication, although not necessary, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Material Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean processes is a plus.
• Skilled in the use of statistical data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or Minitab.
• Ability to multitask as the job often requires supporting multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Successful candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support for process issues and product disposition.
• Create new or optimize existing plating recipes for new products and yield improvement.
• Perform DOE and statistical data analysis to investigate major sources of process variation and develop solutions to eliminate or reduce their impact.
• Identify critical-to-yield process parameters and specifications through process window characterization.
• Utilize structured problem solving techniques and develop a culture of strong engineering discipline through the use of advanced quality tools such as FMEAs, DOEs, DMAIC, and SPC.
• Work closely with equipment and material suppliers to identify opportunities for process capability and yield improvement through equipment upgrades, new equipment or materials, or new processing technology.
• Work to the established priorities and work schedules.
• Support, augment and work seamlessly with the Process Engineering team and cross functional peers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards.
• Participation in a discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree