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NPI Manufacturing Engineer - AI Compute Hardware

Mountain View (HQ) or Remote💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead NPI manufacturing for next-gen AI compute infrastructure (chips, trays, racks) from EVT to mass production, ensuring scalable, high-yield processes for LLM training/inference hardware.

Role type

Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer (AI Compute Hardware)

Builds

AI chip, compute tray, and rack-scale platforms for large-scale LLM training and inference

Domain

AI Hardware / Semiconductor Manufacturing / Data Center Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

NPI process development (EVT/DVT/PVT), SMT process optimization, manufacturing test fixture development, yield analysis & root cause resolution, JDM/ODM partner management, DFM/DFA/DFT implementation, SPC & process capability analysis

Preferred skills

High-power AI accelerator/GPU server manufacturing, liquid cooling assembly, OCP Open Rack integration, automated manufacturing test systems, IPC manufacturing standards

Technologies

SMT, SPI, AOI, X-ray, ICT, Boundary Scan, JTAG, PLM/MES tools (Arena, Agile)

Responsibilities

Own manufacturing NPI from EVT through DVT and PVT; Develop and maintain manufacturing process flows and documentation; Lead SMT process development and optimization; Define and implement production tooling and test processes; Own manufacturing process yield and continuous improvement; Manage manufacturing implementation of ECOs and BOM changes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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