Senior Product Engineer

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

The Planning Product Engineer supports Pre-production engineering activities, including design and modification, and manages the lifecycle of specific products or product groups from definition and planning through to production.

Nature of Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans for high-technology manufacturing jobs, including sequential processing, filled via technology, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to newly hired Planners.
• Process repeat orders and new jobs in strict accordance with Sanmina procedures and operational rules.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Engineering Applications Group (EAG) and internal programmers to identify and implement planning automation requirements.
• Create stack-ups that fulfill customer requirements for dielectrics, impedance, and signal loss.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for internal departments and maintain professional communication with customers.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews on customer-submitted designs.
• Manage specification reviews and update summaries for customer documentation and industry standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or an Associate's degree with 6+ years of experience in Printed Circuit Manufacturing
• Experience in planning, product engineering, and tooling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting standard manufacturing design rules, blueprints, customer specifications, and IPC industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of High Density Interconnect (HDI) designs and associated manufacturing processes
• High attention to detail, experience interpreting customer blueprints
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective customer interaction.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (annual) : $100,00.00 - $108,000.00

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.