Hardware Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Drive end-to-end manufacturing execution and NPI bring-up for physical AI hardware platforms, ensuring seamless transition from design to scalable manufacturing for global enterprise customers.
Role type
Senior IC hardware manufacturing engineer (NPI)
Builds
Physical AI hardware platforms for automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Physical AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Hardware manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, contract manufacturer management, DFM/DFA/DFT reviews, production line bring-up, root cause analysis, yield optimization (via careerplan.io/jobs/4af795eb-d4da-46ba-83f9-08e50afd9a72-hardware-manufacturing-engineer-at-applied)
Preferred skills
Ruggedized industrial compute, ECUs, sensor integration, complex wire harness assemblies, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Altium), PLM systems
Technologies
SolidWorks, Altium
Responsibilities
Oversee and optimize manufacturing, assembly, and test operations across domestic and international contract manufacturing partners; Perform DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews on hardware components and system integrations; Drive NPI builds, setting up tooling, work instructions, SOPs, and automated assembly test fixtures; Troubleshoot complex hardware assembly failures and implement corrective actions; Partner cross-functionally with hardware design, quality, and supply chain teams to transition prototypes to volume production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
