Chemical Process Engineer - (Plating)

$88,000 - $102,024/Yr

Sanmina-SCI Systems de M--xico - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jose, CA

About the position

The Chemical Process Engineer (Plating) at Sanmina Corporation will focus on sustaining and improving PCB plating processes to enhance process capability and yield. This role involves hands-on engineering support, process development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and implement new technologies. The engineer will also be responsible for optimizing performance to achieve best-in-class yields in the rapidly evolving PCB industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support for process issues and product disposition.
• Perform DOE and statistical data analysis to investigate major sources of process variation and develop solutions to eliminate or reduce their impact.
• Identify critical-to-yield process parameters and specifications through process window characterization.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and develop a culture of strong engineering discipline through the use of advanced quality tools such as FMEAs, DOEs, DMAIC, and SPC.
• Work effectively with equipment and material suppliers to identify opportunities for process capability and yield improvement through equipment upgrades, new equipment or materials, or new processing technology.
• Support, augment, and work seamlessly with the Process Engineering team and cross-functional peers.
• Participate in the development of intellectual property.
• Interact with line managers within Sanmina and executive management of Sanmina's supply chain partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics is required; an MS is preferred.
• 2+ years of process engineering experience in semiconductor or printed circuit board manufacturing operation.
• Skilled in the use of statistical data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or Minitab.
• Ability to multitask as the job often requires supporting multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Experienced in managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong people skills and ability to manage teams.
• Must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident due to ITAR facility requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business