Quality Technician 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Quality Technician provides technical assistance to Quality Engineers and / or Quality Management in resolving product quality issues.

NATURE OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes QC testing and inspection methods to improve accuracy of quality data.
• Performs standard data analysis and reporting.
• Documents quality trends and issues.
• Assists Quality Engineers with Return Materials administration.
• Coordinates with Quality Engineer and / or Quality management to review and obtain assignments. 
• Coordinates required outgoing artifacts for External Laboratory testing and evaluation.
• Coordinates and logs scheduled Source Inspection (on site 3rd party).
• Supports Quality Engineers with internal laboratory analysis that may be required to resolve product issues, or RMA product issues.
• Responds to quality/inspection problems (excessive defects, testing equipment problems, etc.).
• Consults with Inspectors, Process Engineers, Production Supervisors, and other QC personnel to identify the course of the problem.
• Observes and monitors process to analyze potential causes of the problem. May perform tests and studies to further isolate the cause. 
• Proposes and documents corrective actions to prevent identified problems from reoccurring. Recommends alternative solutions that consider realistic Manufacturing constraints.
• Documents Quality parameters and control methods including testing and inspection procedures. Continually updates documentation to reflect new capabilities and procedures. 
• May maintain and analyze Quality databases to identify trends and issues. Utilizes PC bases systems to generate standard and ad-hoc reports. Performs limited data entry. May prepare documentation for presentations to customers.
• Coordinates with Production management and QC personnel to discuss quality compliance issues. Produces written quality alerts for concerned parties. 
• May audit process parameters per an established schedule, summarizes and communicates potential problem areas to Process Engineers and/or Manufacturing management.
• Follows SANMINA's safety rules; utilizes protective clothing (eye protection) and equipment, reports safety hazards and incidents to management. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree/2 year Technical Degree 
• Good understanding of PWB technologies, manufacturing processes, and common quality issues.
• 2-4 years of related PCB experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze casual relationship of defects and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Ability to identify and analyze trends and exceptions in quality data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce professional written reports and process documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of inspection methods including sampling plans and testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret product specifications. 
• Preferred previous experience in inspection / auditing / laboratory testing of printed circuit boards or equivalent production / inspection experience. 

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful Permanent Resident

Salary Range(annual): $47840-60000

In addition, Sanmina Provides 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.