[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sanmina-SCI jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sanmina-SCI · Texas, United States # Mechanical Designer Texas, United States Design Last seen on Sanmina-SCI’s official careers site on July 12, 2026; it may have closed since. [Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://careers.sanmina.com/job/2536/mechanical_designer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sanmina-SCI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/) / Mechanical Designer ## 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 Title: Mechanical Designer - Contract Job Purpose: Sanmina Houston is looking for a temporary Designer/Drafter for an immediate short term project. The Mechanical Designer will support the Project Engineer with delivering detailed layouts to achieve a workable design prototype or assembly. These designs are mainly related to Wireline and MWD type instruments or some downhole tools. The designer is responsible for completing detailed designs of all components within the final layout and provides assistance in building and testing the final product and assemblies. ### Nature of Duties/Responsibilities - Provide design layouts for mechanical parts and assemblies Detail design of mechanical piece parts and assemblies Specify mechanical tolerances and determine stack-up for proper assembly - Maintain documents engineering change status - Prepare and update assemblies and BOM’s - Provide design clarifications to machining vendors ### Education and Experience Two year Mechanical drafting or technical degree Knowledge of machine shop practice is a plus 2-5 years of experience with Solid-Works Advanced experience in 3D modeling, assembly design, and standard drawing creation GD&T (ASME Y14.5): Practical expertise in applying geometric symbols and control frames to meet manufacturing requirements. Knowledge of Auto-Cad 14. Familiarity with Auto-Cad is a plus. Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Standards Practice of GD&T. Hands-on exposure to mechanical assemblies and repair Familiar with Machinery’s Handbook standard design practices 5+ years related mechanical design and drafting experience Experience with downhole tools, and machine parts design is a plus This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Jul 12, 2026 - Listed for: 25 days - Location: Texas, United States[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://careers.sanmina.com/job/2536/mechanical_designer) ## More jobs at Sanmina-SCI ### [Backend Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/1884b031920f583f5a8b/) Texas, United States ### [Equipment Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/2760affe0e8ee64101ca/) Texas, United States ### [Production Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/c3c9ec12a3a120afc46b/) Texas, United States ### [Production Planner/Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/848edea7b228e90aa1f5/) Texas, United States ### [Purchasing Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/5e2806bf4b852aeed3b6/) Texas, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Designer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/80ece299536612881028/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Minnesota-Plymouth ### [Mechanical Designer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a1ff15fa82503ce67482/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Minnesota-Plymouth ### [Mechanical CAD Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/4e46a4e872c69138abb9/) BAE Systems · Huntsville, Alabama, United States ### [Mechanical Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/c6b7d4dfe18c36753bcb/) ABB · Flowery, Georgia, United States of America ### [Mechanical Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/a14648660d6dfb5ce0dc/) Trane Technologies · La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America [Design jobs](/functions/design/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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