Manufacturing Equip Maint Lead Technician

  • Sanmina SCI
  • San Jose, California
  • Full Time

Category (For Job Seekers)

Manufacturing/Operations

Location

13331 - EMS 60 Plumeria San Jose CA US - San Jose, CA 95134 US (Primary)

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this job is to maintain, repair and improve Test Equipment and Fixture throughout the factory. Successful applicants will have a strong skill set in Functional and Board Level Tests. Proactively diagnose and resolve minor technical issues to prevent major system failures.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble test equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating manuals, and technical drawings.
  • Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform system checkouts.
  • Troubleshoot issues in work cells containing functional and board-level test equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on all functional and board-level test equipment.
  • Repair support fixture equipment, including board-level and assembly-level fixtures.
  • Create spare parts lists and preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain test standards and fixtures while ensuring ISO17025 compliance for calibration and readiness.
  • Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior technicians.
  • Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software to track maintenance activities and spare parts inventory.
  • Enforce compliance with company safety procedures and regulations.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate Degree, 2-year Technical Degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience working with functional and board-level test equipment.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Self-directed with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills with technical and production staff.
  • Results and quality oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in reading and comprehending schematics and technical literature.
  • Skillful at testing technical concepts to non-technical personnel.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range(annual): $62,400 - $72,800 ($30 - $35 / hour)

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Job ID: 523423269
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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