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Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) Engineer - Multiple Openings

💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Drive hardware co-design, manufacturability, and supply chain readiness for next-generation Data Center AI Infrastructure platforms.

Role type

Senior IC Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) Engineer

Builds

High-density AI computing systems, liquid cooling architectures, and high-speed interconnects

Domain

Data Center Hardware / AI Infrastructure / Thermal Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Liquid cooling technologies, High-speed PCBA design, Power delivery systems, GD&T & tolerance stack-up, CAD software (Creo/SolidWorks/NX), DFM reviews with Tier-1 suppliers, NPI prototyping, Single-source de-risking, Should-cost modeling

Preferred skills

High-frequency materials (Megtron), HDI manufacturing, Telcordia/OCP/NEBS standards, Automated should-cost tools (aPriori), PLM systems (Agile/Windchill)

Technologies

PCIe Gen 6/7, Optical interconnects, VRMs, PDUs, CDUs, Cold plates, QDCs, Manifolds, HDI PCBs

Responsibilities

Partner with liquid cooling suppliers on fluid dynamics and leak-mitigation designs, Conduct DFM/DFT reviews for complex AI accelerator boards and optical interconnects, Collaborate on ultra-high-density power distribution units and voltage regulator modules, Ensure structural integrity and alignment for rack-level mechanical integration, Oversee prototype builds to accelerate EVT/DVT cycles, Analyze component geometry and process flows to build accurate cost models

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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