Production Test Supervisor/Test Engineer

Sanmina Corporation (

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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:

Directs the staff and activities of production test personnel who ensure components and assembled products meet company standards and objectives. Manages the activities of the team and is responsible for staffing decisions, training and development, and performance management of the staff. Develops departmental standards and procedures. Reviews and approves the testing and evaluation methods of standard and special devices. Specifies tests to be performed, compiles data, and makes recommendations for changes required in testing equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, and/or new testing requirements. Prioritizes schedules based on product introduction and manufacturing and engineering schedules. Assists in the evaluation decisions for purchasing test equipment. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage test operations, including a team of test operators, test technicians, and debug technical resources, to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction Strong interaction with Customer Engineering teams to develop Root Cause Failure analysis and support hardware/software design change to improve overall product yield rates Participate in customer meetings Provide Guidance and Leadership among staff Analyze and solve technical problems of the products in the test department Reveal root cause, implement and report necessary actions Correlate failure activity and drive root cause corrective action with production and customer Engineering Team. Analyze repair data and implement necessary preventive actions Create repair plans, identify and follow up priorities Pursuit of continuous growing of efficiency Provide training for Failure Analysis Technicians regarding our products developing their knowledge and skills Take part in introduction of customer changes (ECO) together with the Product Engineer Participate in the interview process of Failure Analysis Technicians regarding their technical knowledge Observe ESD regulations and safety instructions Observe company's policy, trends Drive Test efficiency and coverage to maintain quality product output and achieve targeted ship plans

Education and Experience:

Engineering degree in electronics Excellent communication skills Management and Supervision experience required 8 years experience in electronic manufacturing Computer knowledge/Skills Test developing experience is an advantage This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer