Test Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Purpose

Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This role supports the test engineering department through troubleshooting, design, testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, or specialized test equipment.

Nature of Duties

• Product Debug & Troubleshooting
• Performs operational testing and advanced fault isolation on electro-mechanical systems, PCBA assemblies, and equipment.
• Analyzes malfunctions to assist engineering in determining root causes and corrective actions.
• Tester Setup & Validation
• Affords assistance in the design, construction, initial setup, and functional check-out/validation of new specialized test equipment and automated test fixtures.
• Circuitry & System Diagnostics
• Works with applications that may include analog, digital, and/or video circuits, as well as complex logic systems.
• Schematic & Blueprint Interpretation
• Utilizes engineering schematics, diagrams, mechanical assemblies, layouts, and written or verbal descriptions to perform routine testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions.
• Equipment Utilization
• Safely and effectively operates manufacturing, development, and diagnostic equipment, including but not limited to test programs, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepares clear records of test results, debug findings, and validation data to communicate status updates to the engineering team.

Education And Experience

• Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical discipline) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of related experience as an Engineering Technician within an electronics manufacturing or development environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on product de-bug and component-level troubleshooting skills.
• High proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.

Software Proficiency

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) required to document data and effectively communicate with various internal stakeholders such as Program Management, Design Engineering, and Production Engineering.

Interpersonal Skills

• Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Possesses a positive attitude and the ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.