Automation 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.

Summary

Located in Silicon Valley, Sanmina Fremont offers a unique, single-location end-to-end mechanical systems manufacturing service. The facility specializes in low-to-mid volume production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). Its comprehensive, high-tolerance capabilities range from small parts to fully integrated and tested systems, including sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, manual/robotic welding, and advanced in-house painting. Powered by an accelerated volume-to-market model, the Fremont operation delivers highly flexible logistics, distribution, and repair services tailored to fast-changing customer needs.

It is an incredibly exciting time to work in fabrication and integration within the manufacturing sector. What once consisted of highly manual, labor-intensive machine processes has morphed into an era of robotics, automation, and complex engineering. Fremont supports the critical infrastructure driving the semiconductor, automotive, defense, aerospace, and artificial intelligence sectors. As AI transforms multiple key industries, Sanmina Fremont is leading the charge by building specialized server racks designed for AI workloads, alongside sophisticated cooling solutions to optimize both performance and energy efficiency.

Sanmina offers diverse opportunities across various fields—including production, welding, design engineering, and account management. Working at Sanmina Fremont means collaborating with cross-functional teams and multiple departments to be an integral part of this dynamic and fast-growing industry.

At Sanmina, we cultivate internal talent and provide resources for everyone to thrive. Whether you are looking to build foundational skills or expand your existing expertise, you can leverage our Tuition Reimbursement program, master new software, and diversify your portfolio. We also offer vibrant platforms for professionals eager to lead, mentor, and train others.

As we expand our cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, we are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer who wants to build a meaningful career and join our dynamic team in Fremont.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated solutions across our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about optimizing efficiency, reducing manual effort, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems through innovative automation strategies. Grow Sanmina Automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost effective and competitive assembly options. Enhance and showcase the site’s automation capabilities by keeping up to date on the latest technologies and introducing these technologies where applicable.

Design and Development

• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and well-documented automation scripts, frameworks, and applications.
• Integrate automated solutions with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Support engineering builds.

Testing and Deployment

• Develop and execute test plans for automated solutions to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation scripts and systems.
• Deploy and configure automation solutions in various environments (development, staging, production).

Maintenance and Support

• Monitor automated processes and systems for performance, errors, and anomalies.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements to existing automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated systems in a timely manner.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and training materials.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including QA engineers, operations teams, manufacturing engineers and program managers, to understand requirements and deliver effective automation solutions.
• Project manages the development of automation when required for new product development/introduction projects as well as existing products.
• Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up-to-date with the latest automation technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions to enhance automation capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation processes and methodologies.
• Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines in support of manufacturing as and when required.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics /Instrumentation Engineering
• 3 - 5 years or more of experience in manufacturing engineering within the Contract manufacturing for semiconductor industry.
• 3 years or more of experience in the assembly, integration, and acceptance/qualification testing
• Relevant experience interpreting and creating engineering spec, drawings, models
• Equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshooting skills

Desirable

Preferred experience with Oracle

Good communication and influencing skills

Project Management experience

Lean practice implementation

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. The base pay range for this role is between $80,000 and $95,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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.