Hardware Engineering Operations / Manufacturing, AVP
Core
Lead hardware engineering operations and manufacturing strategy for rack-scale AI infrastructure products including Smart Cable Modules, Active Electrical Cables, evaluation boards, and AI Chassis-class systems.
Role type
AVP of Hardware Engineering Operations/Manufacturing
Builds
Smart Cable Modules, Active Electrical Cables, evaluation boards, AI Chassis-class systems, switch trays, and CEM cards
Domain
AI infrastructure hardware manufacturing and connectivity
Required skills
hardware manufacturing leadership, contract manufacturer management (Asia), NPI, DFM, mass production ramp, yield optimization, test engineering, tooling design, automation programming, failure analysis, factory layout design
Preferred skills
Active Electrical Cables expertise, optical transceivers, rack-scale chassis systems, ODM engagement models, Mandarin language proficiency
Technologies
CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink, COSMOS software, automated test equipment, robotics programming
Responsibilities
Lead hardware engineering operations and manufacturing organization; own day-to-day partnership with contract manufacturers across China and Asia; drive Design for Manufacturability reviews; design factory layouts and analyze workflows; architect test parameters for finished products; lead failure analysis and recommend design changes; assess and schedule installation of manufacturing machinery; design custom jigs and fixtures.
Seniority
VP-level, hands-on IC with strategic leadership