Senior NPI Engineer (Hardware)

TL;DR

Senior NPI Engineer (Hardware): Shepherding hardware from concept review to high-volume manufacturing for self-driving lidar systems with an accent on optical alignment and assembly process readiness. Focus on yield analysis, implementing DfX principles, and managing technical transitions to contract manufacturers (CM).

Location: Hybrid (must be in office at least 3 days per week in the US)

Salary: $115,000 - $184,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing the hirify.global Driver to create a safer, more efficient, and more accessible transportation ecosystem using self-driving technology.

What you will do

• Lead the transition of critical micro-optical alignment and lidar system assembly from engineering to high-volume manufacturing.
• Monitor yield analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve capacity and cost targets.
• Provide onsite engineering support for technical ownership of process and equipment issues.
• Develop and maintain critical manufacturing documentation including BOMs, SOPs, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Execute multidisciplinary problem-solving using DfX (DfM, DfA, DfC, DfI/T, DfS/R/M) to optimize production.
• Coordinate with internal design teams and external CMs to ensure end-to-end assembly readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in low to high-volume production environments.
• Expertise in optical alignment process development, optical interconnects, and chip-to-chip coupling.
• Proficiency in SPC, 6 sigma, quality control processes, and GD&T.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PDM/PLM tools, specifically Catia/Solidworks and Enovia/EPDM.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment (in-office 3+ days per week).
• Ability to travel internationally 20-35% and conduct evening calls with partners in Asia.

Nice to have

• Experience in the automotive or robotics industry.
• Knowledge of Flip Chip Packaging, multi-chip modules, and hybrid bonding.
• Experience working with OSAT in a volume manufacturing environment.
• Background in the semiconductor or optical communication industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Collaborative hybrid work environment emphasizing empathy and leadership.
• Strong organizational commitment to safety and inclusive hiring practices.
• Opportunity to solve massively complex problems in the field of autonomous mobility.