Chemical Process Manager

About the role

Sanmina Corporation, a global manufacturer of integrated manufacturing solutions for the electronics manufacturing services market, is looking for a Chemical Process Manager. The role leads and oversees the stability, efficiency and compliance of chemical stages, balancing chemical engineering with high-volume production so that boards meet rigorous quality standards on a safe and sustainable shop floor.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor chemical bath parameters (pH, concentration, temperature and dwell times) for desmear and electroless/electrolytic plating, inner/outer layer etching, solder mask application and surface finishes.
• Analyze defects such as plating voids, over-etching and adhesion failure, and implement root-cause corrective actions to reduce scrap.
• Oversee the chemical laboratory, ensuring accurate titration, Hull Cell testing and atomic absorption spectroscopy analysis.
• Ensure chemical handling and disposal comply with local environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
• Partner with the NPI team to define process windows for new HDI or high-frequency designs.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science.
• At least 5 years of related experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive key initiatives in line with organizational goals.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, FMEA and SPC.