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At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field. Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve. At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. ***Test Engineer*** **Job Purpose:** Designing, developing and implementing cost-effective methods of testing electronics in a manufacturing environment. Creating and maintaining test related processes and procedures according to Department and Customer requirements. Troubleshooting and maintaining test systems and equipment. Supporting electronics testing and functional failure debug. **Nature of Duties and Responsibilities:** - Writing detailed test plans, maintenance procedures, test operational work instructions and test procedures - Executing structured problem solving efforts - Maintaining the test labor standards and capacity analysis for products - Writing technical reports to a multifaceted team related to design, test and electrical failures and manufacture of electronic products - Effective and clear communication to management on status of projects - Identifying and driving test and process improvements to closure - Identifying and communicating product software and hardware design deficiencies to customers - Training technicians in debug of functional test failures and use of diagnostic equipment - Maintaining test equipment; including preventative maintenance, failure diagnostics, and equipment repair - Ability to effectively work in a team environment Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.
Salary estimate
$102,000 – $138,000/yr
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