RMA Repair Technician
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 →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.
RMA Repair Technician Job Purpose
The RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Repair Technician Coordinator bridges logistics and hands-on hardware repair. This role will authorize and process customer returns, physically diagnose and repair faulty equipment, and coordinate with internal teams (engineering, quality assurance, and sales) to ensure efficient resolutions and improve product quality.
Nature of Duties
Diagnose returned products, assemblies, and components down to the component or board level. Perform diagnostic testing and failure analysis to determine the root cause of defects. Perform necessary hardware repairs, calibrations, or part replacements according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Write detailed failure analysis reports and update repair logs
- Help in maintaining and establishing processes and procedures to ensure that RMA’s are processed and closed in a timely manner Efficiently prioritize and manage multiple requests simultaneously
- Escalate problems as appropriate Driving cost reductions through product and process improvements Continuous quality improvement in Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) Collection of data and the correlation of failures, driving the actions required to solve the issues to root cause.
- Ensures the product is exceeding our customer requirements of quality, reliability, and our internal goals of cost and delivery Duties as assigned
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time Overtime as needed Education and Experience: Technical diploma, associate’s degree in electronics/engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. 5 years of experience in electronic manufacturing environment preferred
- Minimum of 3 years in hardware repair, warranty administration, or reverse logistics operations.
Working
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Greenbelt Tools
- Proficiency with soldering, SMT & Electronic manufacturing processes Experience handling and testing of RF components
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office (especially Excel).
Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
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