Senior NPI Engineer
Core
Lead the introduction of new PC, workstation, server, and storage products into manufacturing, acting as the technical interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Role type
Senior NPI Project Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Desktop PCs, workstations, rack servers, blade servers, and storage systems
Domain
Consumer electronics / Enterprise IT hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PC architecture knowledge, system integration, hardware diagnostics, project management, cross-functional leadership, manufacturing readiness, DFM review, root cause analysis, compliance standards (CE, UL, FCC, RoHS, REACH)
Preferred skills
PCBA board builds, PLM/ERP systems (Windchill), Lean Manufacturing, supplier qualification, Microsoft Project
Technologies
SATA, SAS, NVMe, BIOS/UEFI, Windchill
Responsibilities
Lead NPI activities from design transfer through validation and volume ramp-up; Coordinate DVT and PVT; Review system designs for manufacturability; Evaluate hardware compatibility across components; Support root cause analysis of hardware and manufacturing issues; Manage engineering change notices and product revisions; Create and validate manufacturing work instructions and test strategies; Monitor project risks, costs, and timelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC