Houston, TX, US Engineering Technician

Requisition ID: 96751-0

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.

Job Purpose

Sanmina’s Oil and Gas Division group located in the Houston, Texas area is looking for a part time skilled technician with experience using a microscope to assemble small components.  The successful candidate will be hardworking, organized and ready to learn new tasks.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Handle and setup of optical components

• Handle and setup test equipment

• Assist in developing working instructions

• Work on an opto-electrical-mechanical alignment station to build prototypes

• Receive and Kit material for prototype builds

• Document and suggest improvements in product design, process and test steps

• Work with epoxies, adhesives and soldering

• Maintain records of processes, travelers, failure reports, test reports, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Electrical engineering desired 

• 2 years experience supporting Manufacturing or Service including board repair test equipment

• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Has willingness to learn, takes initiative, and offers improvement ideas

• Lab skills including, but not limited to bread-boarding, troubleshooting

• Work in a lab and clean room environment with an operational understanding of each

• Ability to work with small objects using a microscope

• Mechanical and fine motor skills

• Basic knowledge and experience with opto-electrical test equipment

• Knowledge of materials, tooling, and mechanical assembly skills for electronic and optical products

• Discrete optics and fiber handling 

• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines or drawings and create precise written instruction

• Detail oriented

• Excellent Computer skills

• Willingness to learn 

• Takes initiative 

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity