Test Engineer

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Title: Test Engineer

Summary

The Test Engineer serves as a lead engineer designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting complex systems and equipment. This role focuses on developing robust test processes and specifying the diagnostic equipment required to test and debug high-reliability defense and aerospace electronic systems.

What You'll Do

Test Process & Equipment Specification: Design, develop, and implement cost-effective testing methods, specifying necessary test equipment and diagnostic programs to debug complex defense and aerospace electronics.

Technician Mentorship & Training: Train and guide technicians in functional test failure debug and the proper use of diagnostic equipment.

Diagnostic Tool Development: Develop fault tree diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and supporting tools to facilitate efficient component-level failure identification.

Technical Reporting & Communication: Write technical reports for multifaceted teams regarding design, testing, electrical failures, and manufacturing processes, while clearly communicating project statuses to management.

Project & Team Leadership: Set task priorities and drive them to completion with minimal oversight while collaborating effectively in a team environment to ensure all technical requirements are met.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of directly related test engineering and product troubleshooting experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong ability to read, interpret, and comprehend technical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Core Competencies: Self-motivated leadership skills with the ability to set priorities, execute with minimal oversight, and work effectively in a collaborative team structure.

How to Stand Out

Experience writing Excel VBA code and developing complex Excel formulas for test data analysis or reporting automation.

Background working in a high-reliability Defense & Aerospace manufacturing environment.

Experience designing custom test fixtures, writing automated test programs, or conducting root-cause failure analysis on complex avionics and defense systems.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.