Senior Yield Improvement Engineer

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Sanmina-SCI Full time
Yield Improvement Engineer

About the Job

Sanmina Corporation, a leading provider of integrated manufacturing solutions, seeks a talented Yield Improvement Engineer to join its PCB division. As a key member of the quality organization, you will play a vital role in investigating root causes of factory yield detractors and implementing lasting corrective actions.



Key Responsibilities



  • Collaborate with Quality and IT teams to identify and implement new methods for efficient analysis of manufacturing data, driving the automated publication of standard yield metrics for all departments.

  • Review daily yield reports and FA results to ensure accurate coding of major scrap defects.

  • Investigate low-yielding products through thorough analysis of in-line and end-of-line test results against process and equipment data.

  • Work closely with process engineering and operation teams to improve in-line monitor effectiveness, mitigating end-of-line yield fallout.

  • Develop yield improvement strategies based on FA and Pareto analysis, leading focus teams to aggressively eliminate main yield detractors using the 8D methodology.

  • Support continuous improvement activities through DMAIC or similar methods.

  • Act as a best practice sharing focal point with sister PCB sites.



Requirements



  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB or semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools such as JMP, Minitab, and Excel.

  • Experience in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments.

  • Proven track record in solving problems using 8D and continuous improvement via DMAIC.

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to independently resolve issues hindering yield improvement progress.



About Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company offers a competitive salary range of $98,000.00 - $135,000.00, as well as a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, and paid time off (PTO).



This is an ITAR facility; applicants must be US Citizens or lawful permanent residents.



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