Test Engineer

Sanmina-SCI

$90K — $115K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE degree with 5+ years of functional Test Engineering experience in relevant industries.
  • Knowledge of Linux and scripting languages for effective debug and test processes.
  • Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Interface Units.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office for documentation and reporting tasks.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, with experience in Contract Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and write comprehensive internal test plans and validation protocols.
  • Communicate design deficiencies of software/hardware to customers and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  • Manage schedules for testing infrastructure updates for new product introductions and existing products.
  • Train technicians on production test stations; assist in troubleshooting PCBAs and systems.
  • Design and implement detailed test lines, including layout and network requirements.
  • Drive improvements in test efficiency to enhance yield rates.
  • Interface with new customers for business development and present proposals on testing approaches.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan for financial security.
  • Company-paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Potential participation in restricted stock unit awards and discretionary bonus programs.
Full Job Description
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.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:
• Write internal test plans, validations 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
• Manages project schedule pertaining to test infrastructure implementation/update for NPI and existing product lines, provide technical reports on test issues
• Trains technicians and operators on new production test stations, supports debugging of complex PCBAs and systems, and performs failure analysis as part of continuous improvement. Minimizes debug aging.
• Supports product implementation in manufacturing. Designs 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 the defects that are affecting test yields . Ensure that accurate Yields are 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
• Oversees and supports proto and pilot runs for NPI and supplies feedback to customers and the internalteam. Ensure adherence to quotes following introduction of new products - monitor yields and throughputs

Education and Experience:
• 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

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.

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