Fabrication Process Engineer

Job description

Description Sanmina Corporation ( Nasdaq : SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

What You'll Do

The Metal Fabrication Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, standardizing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes supporting data center hardware, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformer components, power distribution equipment, bus bars, and data center cooling systems. The position provides technical ownership for metal fabrication processes involving sheet metal, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, pipe and tube , supporting manufacturing technologies such as CNC laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, machining, welding, pipe/tube fabrication, copper and aluminum bus bar manufacturing and related finishing operations.

Serve as the technical process owner for assigned metal fabrication processes and equipment. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes from raw material through finished fabricated components. Establish process parameters, operating standards, tooling requirements, and manufacturing methods. Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, process specifications, and standard work. Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and flow.

Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, process mapping, and capacity studies. Establish standard cycle times and manufacturing labor requirements. Identify process bottlenecks and develop technical solutions to increase throughput. Support daily production by troubleshooting complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems. Provide technical support to Fabrication Coordinators, Supervisors, operators, and technicians.

Ensure manufacturing processes are capable of consistently achieving engineering and customer requirements.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline. Typically 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience. Experience in metal fabrication or complex industrial manufacturing strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Sheet metal fabrication CNC laser cutting Press brake forming CNC machining Welding Pipe/tube fabrication Copper/aluminum fabrication Bus bar manufacturing Experience supporting high-mix or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments is desirable.

Experience in data center infrastructure, electrical equipment, energy storage, transformers, cooling systems, industrial equipment, or a related industry is preferred. How to Stand Out The following are beneficial but not mandatory: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified Manufacturing Engineer ( CMfgE ) Welding-related certifications GD&T training OSHA/EHS manufacturing training Project management training Why Join Us?

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a ( i ) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.