JOB TITLE: Graduate Test Engineer - Sept 2026 Start Date
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering
REPORTING TO:
Engineering Lead
About Sanmina Fermoy
Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.
Sanmina Fermoy's core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.
We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.
OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:
* Support of Test Engineering functions in a high volume production environment.
* Maximize throughput with minimum downtime.
* Failure analysis of fallout & drive line improvements.
* Develop key Test Engineering procedures and models.
* Develop the technical expertise of the test engineering group associated with specific products.
* Represent the test engineering department during customer visits/presentations.
* Debug test related issues and ensure stability of all tests.
* Work on cross-site & cross function projects.
* Documentation related to test issue.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support New Product Introduction.
* Produce capacity plans for test equipment.
* Specify, install and support production test equipment, including training of relevant personnel
* Ensure that accurate Yields are available for test processes - drive continuous improvement of these processes through failure analysis and other tools (Adaptor Monitoring & FTTR).
* Ensure work practices, procedures and equipment adheres to audit requirements.
* Enhance maintenance techniques to minimize machine / process downtime.
* Evaluate equipment technology advances to improve quality and efficiency & capability.
* Liaise with other departments on machine /process operation, safety and environment.
* Attend customer visits and present on test approach and improvements.
* Maintenance procedures and methods and reviews of Spares database.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Experience:
* NFQ Level 7 Degree / Diploma in Engineering or a lesser qualification with sufficient job related experience.
* Experience in a test engineering role in a high volume electronic manufacturing industry is an advantage
Core Competencies
* Communication skills, working in a team environment.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* Computer skills. - Database / programming skills.
* Knowledge of analog and Digital electronics.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Knowledge of ICT and Functional test equipment and processes.
* Good problem solving technique. Test Development background.
* Familiarity with the requirements of manufacture / testing in a medical (FDA) environment.