Sanmina
Test Engineering Manager - (85044)
Sanmina, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Test Engineering ManagerJOB DESCRIPTIONSanmina 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:Manages the planning, development, and implementation of procedures for the testing and evaluation of standard and special devices. Manages the activities of the team and is responsible for staffing decisions, training and development, and performance management of the staff. Specifies tests to be performed, compiles data, and makes recommendations for changes required in testing equipment procedures, manufacturing processes, new testing requirements and/or design of testing equipment. Recommends the purchase of test equipment. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:Follow Sanmina’s process -- as it pertains to Functional Test Support and Structural Test development -- and provide the deliverables that introduce new or First Time Build products and report issues to Manufacturing Engineering.Monitor yield process performance through MESWeb and enhance through continuous improvement initiatives.Coach the team towards achieving overall group objectives such as:
Functional and system test support;Timely release of test stations to Production;Addressing issues related to test station yield, performance and capacity;Creation and update of documentation required for test operator and debug technician support;Monitor and analyze test data, generate reports on test yields and test/product issues.
Initiate and implement improvement plans to enhance test yields, cycle time and product quality.Engage in technical discussions with existing or potential customers, which lead to winning new business opportunities for the organization.Explain to customers the test engineering group capabilities and Sanmina’s test related processes (e.g. release of new test stations to the production floor).On new projects, define the requirements, planning, scheduling, monitoring milestones and costs.Assign employees areas of responsibility and monitor individual objectives of group members, based on overall group objectives and priorities. Balance workload in the test engineering group.Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced team members, conducting independent research into complex engineering problems, to develop new operating policies, capabilities, and tests.Troubleshoot and analyze process performance problems. Work closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering groups on implementation of corrective actions.Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives.Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.Act as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.Participate in the operations engineering work within the organization by overseeing and advising others, or by contributing directly to the development of complex solutions.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMinimum of 8 years Experience in Test EngineeringExamples of how the following specific skills are applied with this job:Communication:Promote and enable effective communication and cooperation with other groups to meet overall corporate goals.Assign and monitor individual objectives for group members, based on overall group objectives and priorities. Provide timely and effective feedback on performance and development plans.Frequently interact with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.Customer Focus:Work with senior management to define and promote value proposition. Support direct customer engagements.Problem Solving:Provide engineering services in line with Corporate goals (technical capabilities, engineering tools, people skills, processes, customer engagements).Job specific skills:Computer skills.Leadership:Provide leadership and guidance to team. Apply mature engineering knowledge and coaching skills to lead the team towards complex technical solutions.Often lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.Innovation:Continually find methods to improve efficiency metrics for team (on time delivery, cost, quality).Organization/Project Management:Coordinate resources and tasks to meet overall group objectives and priorities. Monitor achievements and costs, and remove barriers to group’s success.Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentitySalary Range(annual):
$120,000 - $140,000In addition, Sanmina provides 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.
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Functional and system test support;Timely release of test stations to Production;Addressing issues related to test station yield, performance and capacity;Creation and update of documentation required for test operator and debug technician support;Monitor and analyze test data, generate reports on test yields and test/product issues.
Initiate and implement improvement plans to enhance test yields, cycle time and product quality.Engage in technical discussions with existing or potential customers, which lead to winning new business opportunities for the organization.Explain to customers the test engineering group capabilities and Sanmina’s test related processes (e.g. release of new test stations to the production floor).On new projects, define the requirements, planning, scheduling, monitoring milestones and costs.Assign employees areas of responsibility and monitor individual objectives of group members, based on overall group objectives and priorities. Balance workload in the test engineering group.Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced team members, conducting independent research into complex engineering problems, to develop new operating policies, capabilities, and tests.Troubleshoot and analyze process performance problems. Work closely with Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering groups on implementation of corrective actions.Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives.Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.Act as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements.Participate in the operations engineering work within the organization by overseeing and advising others, or by contributing directly to the development of complex solutions.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMinimum of 8 years Experience in Test EngineeringExamples of how the following specific skills are applied with this job:Communication:Promote and enable effective communication and cooperation with other groups to meet overall corporate goals.Assign and monitor individual objectives for group members, based on overall group objectives and priorities. Provide timely and effective feedback on performance and development plans.Frequently interact with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.Customer Focus:Work with senior management to define and promote value proposition. Support direct customer engagements.Problem Solving:Provide engineering services in line with Corporate goals (technical capabilities, engineering tools, people skills, processes, customer engagements).Job specific skills:Computer skills.Leadership:Provide leadership and guidance to team. Apply mature engineering knowledge and coaching skills to lead the team towards complex technical solutions.Often lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.Innovation:Continually find methods to improve efficiency metrics for team (on time delivery, cost, quality).Organization/Project Management:Coordinate resources and tasks to meet overall group objectives and priorities. Monitor achievements and costs, and remove barriers to group’s success.Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentitySalary Range(annual):
$120,000 - $140,000In addition, Sanmina provides 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.
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