Test Engineer

Sanmina

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in electromechanical manufacturing test engineering
  • Experience testing precision control and feedback systems
  • Familiarity with vacuum chamber testing, including RGA and leak tests
  • Strong knowledge of electronic systems and components
  • Experience in test fixture design and electronic assembly processes
  • LabVIEW development experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop test plans and document procedures for new electromechanical assemblies
  • Ensure cleanliness of assembled parts in a Class 1K cleanroom
  • Collaborate with customers on cleanliness strategies for new products
  • Participate in engineering changes and refine PFMEAs
  • Execute test architecture and choose testers based on requirements
  • Develop necessary software and hardware designs for testing
  • Train and monitor test engineers and technicians on test procedures
  • Lead troubleshooting for test anomalies and report findings

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Savings plan for retirement
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards in some roles
  • Participation in discretionary bonus programs
Full Job Description
The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

This position will be responsible for the development, execution, troubleshooting and debug of tests for complex electromechanical assemblies. This position will support on-going manufacturing and test of electromechanical assemblies through various activities including training and mentoring of test technicians and engineers.

Nature of Duties/ Responsibilities:
  • Develop test plans and document test procedures for new product introduction of state-of-the-art electromechanical assemblies in a Class 1K cleanroom environment
  • Ensure that all parts assembled in the cleanroom meet the required cleanliness specifications by focusing on the correct cleanliness test criteria.
  • Collaborate with customers on parts cleanliness strategies for new products in production and manufacturing processes in the cleanroom.
  • Participate in engineering CCB's and assist in the development and refinement of PFMEAs.
  • Perform test architecture and tester selection within the constraints of test requirements
  • Develop software and hardware designs for test as required to complete product manufacturing goals
  • Execute test procedures, train test engineers and technicians and monitor test results
  • Document and report test results with a high degree of accuracy in conformance to customer test requirements.
  • Lead test anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis activities, recording and reporting this activity to both management and customers
  • Activity management of internal and external resources, outside suppliers and vendors in support of test development, tool generation, OS selection, and validation testing

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline years of electromechanical manufacturing test engineering experience
  • Experience with test of precision control and/or feedback systems required
  • Test experience with vacuum chambers, specifically RGA and leak tests.
  • Strong technical knowledge of electronic systems, software and components
  • Experience in test fixture design, debug and testing as well as electronic interconnects and assembly processes
  • Labview development experience desired.
  • Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects, such as robotics, mechatronics, or optical systems preferred but not required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication is required with an ability to accurately convey complex information to both internal and external stakeholders, including customers
  • Must work well in a team environment, possess an ability to adapt to change in the environment, and have proven ability to exert influence in a directive and positive manner

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000. 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.

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