Huntsville, AL, US Process Engineer

Requisition ID: 93956-0

“What We Make, Makes a Difference”…  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 is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.  

Process Engineer

5A (Monday-Friday)

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for establishing and evaluating all PCBA manufacturing processes, with high focus on the Surface Mount Technology and Wave Soldering. Review procedure and supporting documents for all PCBA manufacturing processes including wave, selective soldering and hand soldering. Provide training and recommendations and rationalization for updates. Support and evaluate various PCBA process types (water soluble, no-clean, lead-free) and drive best chemicals selections based on product and process requirements.  Provide programming needs and technical supports for various soldering equipment: Thermal profile monitoring system, Wave soldering profiling, Selective Wave soldering machine, BGA rework machine, X-ray machines (2D and 3D) and press fit equipment.  This role will look into continuous improvement and implementation of best operational methodologies.  Lead continuous improvement projects on defect reduction, cost-saving and corrective/preventative action plans. Process engineer will provide daily support to manufacturing activities.  Monitoring and improving PCBA manufacturing quality and coordinate process resolution with other team members.

Nature of Duties and Skills

• Develop, configure and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
• Strong background in SMT processes and process development with the ability to serve as a technical representative
• Experience in providing technical leadership and training to production teams
• Familiar with process and equipment validations utilizing IQ/OQ/PQ methodology
• Assess processes, take measurements and interpret data
• Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Review Component Data Sheet to determine temperature profile
• Perform process simulations
• Ability to occasionally work late shifts
• Problem solving ability
• Perform risk assessments
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions for special soldering processes

 Education/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience preferably in Electronics Manufacturing or equivalent
• CAD or AutoCAD, MS Office, Silicon Expert and Solid Works skills preferred
• An associated degree in Engineering or equivalent years of experience is required
• MS in Engineering Discipline with minimum five years experience in contract manufacturing is a strong plus
• U.S citizenship required