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Test Engineer (1st Shift)

Sanmina Carrollton, Texas, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Nov 12, 2025Apply by Nov 20, 2025

Role & seniority

  • Test Engineer (mid-level expected; 2–5 years’ experience in manufacturing test operations)

Stack/tools

  • Test hardware/software for Telecom, RF, Industrial, and Medical products

  • Test equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance

  • Software: test programs, upgrades; MS Office (advanced Excel a plus)

  • Lean/Six Sigma practices (5S/Lean Six Sigma)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Learn products, set up and launch test operations; configure/testers with customers

  • Train, mentor, and support test technicians; troubleshoot hardware/software issues

  • Analyze test data/yields, implement process improvements, support change orders and testing for quotes/trials

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • 2–5 years in manufacturing test operations (hardware/software)

  • Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to follow guidelines

  • Proficiency with MS Office; willingness to learn and propose improvements

Nice-to-haves

  • Software programming skills

  • Advanced Excel (formulas, macros, charting)

  • Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices beyond 5S

  • Experience supporting customer-facing testing and data analysis

Location & work type

  • Carrollton, TX (on-site)

  • Full-time, on-site engineering role with customer interaction

Full Description

Requisition ID: 101347-0

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.

Test Engineer

Job Purpose

Sanmina is looking for a Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Carrollton, TX. The Test Engineer will be responsible for supporting functional testing for Telecom, RF, Industrial, and Medical products. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, adapt to new technologies, provide technical leadership on major projects, articulate concepts clearly and accurately.

Nature Of Duties

Learn new products and support setup and launch of test operations Work with customer to setup and verify new testers Train, mentor, and support test technicians Troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues and work with customer to support to resolve Analyze and improve test yields and implement best practices for test processes Analyze failure data, summarize, and present analysis to customer engineering team Implement and verify test software upgrades Maintain backups of test programs and test data Review, implement, and track Engineering Change Orders that impact testing Support testing process (time studies, data collection/analysis, special customer requests, etc) for quotes, trials, and process improvements Identify and recommend cost reductions, efficiency improvements, and quality improvements

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree or experience 2-5 years experience supporting manufacturing test operations, including test hardware and software Software programming skills is a plus Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications Advanced skills in MS Excel is a plus, including creating formulas, macros, and charting Working knowledge of 5S Lean Six Sigma practices Ability to follow oral and written guidelines Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Detail oriented Has willingness to learn, takes initiative, and offers improvement ideas

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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