Failure Analysis Engineer

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Job Summary: Failure Analysis Engineer II for Sanmina, focused on physical, physicochemical, and reliability testing to identify root causes of failures in components and PCBAs. Key Highlights: 1. Critical role in quality and design for electronic manufacturing 2. Root cause analysis on electronic components and boards 3. Work in a specialized laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 **Failure Analysis Engineer II (FA Engineer) \- Bilingual** **Location:** Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco (Sanmina plants). **General Job Description** Sanmina, a global leader in electronic manufacturing, seeks a **Failure Analysis Engineer II (FA Engineer)**. This role is critical to quality and design, focusing on conducting physical, physicochemical, and reliability tests to identify root causes of failures in components and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) within a specialized laboratory environment. **POSITION** * **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field. * **Language:** Technical / Advanced English (80% \- Ability to conduct technical conversations and reporting). * **Experience:** 3 to 5 years in failure analysis laboratories or reliability testing. * **Degree:** Completed (Diploma and Professional License). * **Employment Type:** Full-time. * **Shifts:** Availability to rotate shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts). * **Work Location:** On-site employment. **Objective and Key Responsibilities (Activities)** Your primary objective will be to execute complex design and process tests to identify root causes of failures, ensuring compliance with international standards: * **Root Cause Analysis:** Perform physicochemical and reliability testing on components and materials to detect design issues or process failures. * **Laboratory Management:** Maintain equipment and instruments in optimal condition using the 5S methodology. * **Regulatory Compliance:** Strictly follow the laboratory’s quality management system procedures and tests accredited under **ISO 17025**. * **Project Coordination:** Ensure adherence to agreed client deadlines for analysis reports. * **Administrative Support:** Assist in managing the laboratory’s quality management system. **Required Knowledge and Skills** **Essential Technical Knowledge** * **Failure Analysis:** Experience in reliability testing for PCBs and electronic components. * **Laboratory Equipment:** Proficiency with **SEM/EDX, FTIR** (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), and **CMM**. * **Advanced Inspection:** Expertise in **X-ray** equipment, cross-section spectroscopy, and metrology. * **Regulations:** Solid knowledge of **ISO 17025** and basic statistics applied in laboratory settings. * **Desired Plus:** Knowledge of Ion Chromatography and Ionic Contamination Testing. **Soft Skills** * **Analytical Thinking:** Strong ability to investigate and document technical findings. * **Methodical Approach:** Organized and disciplined approach to laboratory work. * **Results Orientation:** Ability to work under pressure to meet report delivery deadlines. * **Teamwork:** Close collaboration with process engineers and external customers. **Benefits and Perks** * **Benefits (Above Legal Requirements):** * Cafeteria and transportation services. * Grocery vouchers. * Life insurance and Major Medical Expense Insurance. * Savings fund and enhanced vacation benefits. * Option for indefinite-term contract. **Apply Today!** If you are passionate about technical investigation, have experience in chemical or materials laboratories, and seek a challenge at a world-class company, apply now via Indeed! *Sanmina is committed to promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination.* Employment Type: Full-time, Indefinite-term Salary: $22,000\.00 \- $25,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation assistance or service * Company parking * Free parking * Option for indefinite-term contract * Medical expense insurance * Major medical expense insurance * Life insurance * Cafeteria service * Discounted cafeteria service * Additional vacation days or paid leave * Grocery vouchers Work Location: On-site employment