SCA - Engineering Technician

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.

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:

Position Title: SCA - Engineering Technician

The SCA Engineering Technician performs high-level, complex technical tasks under minimal supervision, focusing on testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and documenting electro-mechanical and avionics systems faults. This role conducts root cause analyses on defective components and ensures strict compliance with military standards (MIL-STD).

What You'll Do

• Troubleshooting and Repair: Perform high-level, complex technical work such as Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) repair down to component level (resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, integrated circuits). Utilize test equipment including Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Huntron, and IC programming devices to discern faults.
• Testing and Inspection: Execute electrical performance and environmental testing (temperature, vibration). Set up test devices and perform mechanical inspections using calibrated tools.
• Documentation and Data Analysis: Compile detailed inspection reports, maintain maintenance logs, improve technical work documents, and utilize technical data to identify defects.
• Collaboration: Partner with managers, engineers, quality assurance personnel, and technicians to resolve technical issues.
• Standard Work: Follow standard work methods on recurring assignments and specific instructions on unfamiliar tasks. Assemble/construct simple or standard equipment and parts. Extract and process engineering data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry.

What You'll Bring

• Educational Background: Associate's Degree / 2-year Technical Degree.
• Experience: 2–4 years or more of directly related technical experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical work instructions.
• Physical Ability: Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate specialized test equipment safely.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work unsupervised with consistent effort and high reliability.

How to Stand Out

• Prior experience with Defense & Aerospace electronics manufacturing or repair.
• Hands-on experience performing environmental testing (temperature/vibration) and root cause defect analysis.
• Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD) and high-reliability electro-mechanical/avionics systems.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.