Sanmina · 4 months ago
Sr. Component Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expSanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider in the Electronics Manufacturing Services market. The Sr. Component Engineer will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of semiconductor electronic components while bridging the gap between design engineering and supply chain management.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Support PCBA EE component selection, crosses and qualification to make sure that they meet the product design specifications and commercial requirements
Support the engineering design, assembly, and testing of quantum computing prototype subsystems and full-stack systems
Manage the Approved Component List in compliance with the Approved Vendor List defined by the SCM organization
Bridge between design engineering and supply chain by influencing engineering component selection to be in alignment with SCM strategy
Integrate multidisciplinary components, including cryogenic systems, RF/microwave electronics, superconducting circuits, photonics, and custom PCBs
Assist Design Engineers in selecting, qualifying, approving and documenting release of new components on PLM system
Manage Engineering Change Orders and Change Actions to document all changes to components at Customer Part Number, Manufacturing Part Number and Bill of Materials level
Maintain detailed CAD models, schematics, BOMs, and assembly documentation
For custom products, partner with SCMs and Engineers to develop Product Requirements
Document and lead the activity to communize specs/footprint across multiple suppliers during the Request for Proposal process with the aim of Customer owning specifications for a custom product tailored to Customer needs
Enable multi-sourcing for critical components
Work closely with supply chain and external vendors to source specialized components with challenging lead times
Develop and drive "plan for every part" strategy for SCM team when exiting suppliers to ensure all golden components and dependencies are removed from the existing supply chain (New Product Design, sustaining and service) prior to official exit/ban
Support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) feedback early in the design cycle
Manage product Change Notifications and End of Life approvals
Develop checklist / process and ensure appropriate checks are implemented when any changes in manufacturing process/materials/tests are proposed by the supplier
Identify and surface opportunities for value engineering and proactively push for Product Change Request that would benefit PsiQ's cost structure or quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
8+ years of components engineering experience in advanced hardware development (semiconductors, high-precision electronics, photonics, or similar)
Hands-on expertise with prototyping in highly specialized technical environments
Experience with precision measurement tools, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF/microwave test equipment
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and tolerance analysis
Solid understanding of productive process capacity and Lean methodologies
Ideal candidate must have strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Agile, Arena, or related product development software
Problem Solving: Creative, data-driven approach to resolving technical challenges in uncharted territory with relentless attention to detail for ultra-high-reliability hardware
Ability to partner effectively with scientists and engineers from diverse technical backgrounds
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
Participation in a discretionary bonus program
Company
Sanmina
Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products.
10001+ employees
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