Quality Technician

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 provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive, and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

About the role

Works in concert with Quality Engineering and Compliance staff with the primary focus of assisting as needed to ensure that Manufacturing and Quality processes produce articles that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Root Cause and help develop corrective actions
• Resolve process issues and ensure workmanship standards are maintained
• Assist during first article/first piece verifications
• Assist the Compliance Group during process audits as needed
• Complete or provide input to rejection reports
• Assist and/or verify that activities, items, and hardware are in compliance with documented customer requirements, product work instruction, and procedures
• Maintain a proactive approach on resolving issues while maintaining a sense of urgency completing assignments on time
• Lead the MRB Process, including:
  • Data Analysis
  • Failure verification
  • Item to RDT comparisons
  • Transfer of "Is and Should be condition" data to the QE
  • Assistance in establishing sorting and containment criteria

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in a manufacturing, mechanical, or electronic engineering discipline is preferred, or equivalent years of applicable experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in an OEM or Contract Manufacturing Environment
• IPC-A-610 CIS certification and J-STD-001 CIS certification training would be a strong plus
• Experience with training other employees
• Solid computer skills utilizing common tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to seek out and obtain pertinent information regarding specific problems, draw appropriate conclusions, and move to resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with engineers, management, and occasionally external customers
• Must be a team player
• Must be a US Citizen (ITAR facility requirement)