Why you want to work here

Employees who work at Sanmina Ottawa have the opportunity to gain a broad range of skills and expertise across many industries, including telecommunications, aerospace and renewable energy as well as industrial and medical markets.

Who we are

Sanmina Ottawa provides innovative B2B technology, electronics design capabilities, supply chain services and state-of-the art manufacturing to Canadian and global corporations. The site’s unique capabilities have helped transformed products for many industries.

What we make

Network equipment for telecommunications infrastructures; electronics for aerospace systems; electronics for power conversion in wind turbines.

Our top customers 

Leading global telecommunications providers, top aerospace technology companies and large multinational
organizations that provide industrial power solutions.

Our workplace culture

If you enjoy a high-energy, fast-paced environment where no workday is ever exactly the same, Sanmina Ottawa is the right place for you. While everyone works hard and takes responsibility to achieve their personal and team goals, the group also takes time out on a regular basis to celebrate wins and enjoy each other’s company. Gatherings include town hall meetings, barbecues and visits to local restaurants. This tight-knit group also participates in charitable efforts throughout the year to give back to the community.

Career advancement 

We are big champions of career development, providing on-the-job training for new candidates and ongoing opportunities for advancement and promotion to all employees. Annual talent reviews identify promising employees who are provided with additional training and resources to expand and grow their careers at the company. Many employees began as individual contributors at Sanmina Ottawa before earning supervisory positions and now oversee major production lines or operations initiatives.

Fun stuff

We regularly provide spot awards to recognize individuals who put in extra effort on big projects and hold quarterly events, such as  pizza days, barbecues and ice cream socials. We also conduct raffles for free NHL tickets to games in Ottawa or Montreal.

Meet the team

Position: Operations supervisor

Name: Francesco Briganti

Years at company: 10 

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

I look after after production processes and technologies that include surface mount technology (SMT), press-fit/depanel and wave and conformal coating.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

When I started my job at Sanmina, I was hired through an agency as a CNC (router) operator/programmer for a temporary position.

What is the best part about your job?

There are great opportunities to grow and move forward within the organization. The job continuously presents different challenges and technologies. It's never repetitive or boring. We take our job seriously and work hard. At the same time we have fun and take pride in what we do.

The job

Requirements

Background in electronics manufacturing is preferred, however candidates direct from school will also be considered. Must have some technical background in electronics.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Must be able to collaborate closely with planning, quality and shipping to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.

Perks

• Flexible benefits

• Health care spending account

• Personal spending account

• Defined contribution pension plan (DCPP) 

• Three weeks of vacation time

• Free parking

• Life insurance

• Competitive salary

• 10 personal emergency leave days

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Eligibility for payment of professional membership fees

• Discount programs (Dell and GoodLife Fitness)