Test Engineer - Flying Probe and ICT jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Sanmina · 1 month ago

Test Engineer - Flying Probe and ICT

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider in the Electronics Manufacturing Services market. The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining test programs for In-Circuit Test and Flying Probe Test, ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic products in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug test programs for both ICT (e.g., Agilent/Keysight 3070) and Flying Probe (e.g., Takaya) equipment
Generate and maintain all required test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Collaborate with Design Engineering to define Design for Testability (DFT) requirements for new product introductions (NPI) to maximize test coverage
Monitor and analyze test data and yields (First Pass Yield - FPY) to identify trends and implement continuous improvement actions
Perform detailed root cause analysis and failure analysis (FA) on non-conforming products and test failures (e.g., No Defect Found - NDF)
Fine-tune test limits and programs to reduce false failures and improve test cycle time (throughput)
Perform routine and preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs on ICT and Flying Probe test systems
Provide immediate technical support and troubleshooting to production technicians and operators to minimize equipment downtime
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design teams to resolve assembly defects and systemic product quality issues
Train technicians and operators on new test procedures, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques

Qualification

In-Circuit Test (ICT)Flying Probe Test (FPT)Electrical EngineeringTest Program DevelopmentFailure AnalysisStatistical Process Control (SPC)PythonC++Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
Demonstrated proficiency with test program development on In-Circuit Test (ICT) platforms
Strong practical experience with Flying Probe Test (FPT) technology and programming
Willingness to train: We are open to considering highly motivated candidates with less than 3 years of experience. Successful candidates will be required to participate in and complete structured internal training programs tailored to bring them up to proficiency in FPT and ICT methodologies within a defined timeframe
Expert ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and component datasheets
Solid understanding of common electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, ICs) and circuit theory
Familiarity with test coverage analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and quality methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to failure analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration

Preferred

Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in electronic manufacturing, specifically in developing and supporting test systems
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar) is a plus

Company

Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products.

H1B Sponsorship

Sanmina has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (4)
2023 (5)
2022 (5)
2021 (3)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Jon Faust
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase