Manufacturing & NPI Engineer (Server Hardware)

Location: On-site in Sunnyvale, United States

Salary: $140,000–$180,000 per year

Company

Builds next-generation cybersecurity products and server appliance platforms with a small team of industry veterans.

What you will do

• Administer Arena PLM and manage parts, assemblies, drawing packages, multi-level server BOMs, AVLs, ACLs, ECOs, ECRs, and deviations.
• Coordinate OEM build execution with Dell OEM and Supermicro, ensuring hardware meets quality and assembly standards.
• Audit assembly lines, chassis configurations, cabling, thermal management, and high-power CPU/GPU cooling setups.
• Validate factory burn-in scripts, memory stress tests, BIOS configurations, and OpenBMC/Redfish image-flashing procedures.
• Lead DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews from prototype and pilot builds through mass production.
• Direct technical triage, failure analysis, and 8D/CAR corrective actions for manufacturing and field issues.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, or Product Data Engineer in server hardware, enterprise compute, or high-density electronics.
• Hands-on experience with Arena PLM or equivalent cloud-native PLM software, including complex hardware product data, multi-level BOMs, and ECO workflows.
• Deep knowledge of x86 server architecture, PCIe Gen5 topologies, thermal and power constraints, high-density NVMe arrays, and enterprise GPUs.
• Familiarity with factory burn-in testing, out-of-box quality auditing, and ISO/ESD manufacturing standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Sunnyvale, United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Work directly with the VP of Supply Chain & Operations and collaborate with OEM manufacturing partners.
• Opportunity to architect and deliver products from the ground up in a small, growing team.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health, well-being, and long-term success.
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation support during hiring.