Datacenter Hardware NPI & Production Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Austin/Secaucus to drive the development and manufacturing launch of cutting-edge datacenter hardware.

You will coordinate across Engineering Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems PM, and Manufacturing to meet design, quality, and production timelines. The ideal candidate has hands-on product development experience, expertise in DFM, ECO processes, and a track record of launching hardware in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of hardware product development or related experience in NPI environments.
• Experience guiding products from concept through development to production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering design, materials, rack/server systems program management, and manufacturing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and ensure manufacturability for high-quality production.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and readiness timelines for on-time product introductions.
• Drive New Product Introductions (NPI) and lead cross-functional problem-solving meetings to resolve design or production issues.
• Establish and lead regular design reviews and provide guidance on feasibility and alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
• Oversee first article builds and FAIs, analyze results, and implement design/manufacturing improvements.
• Coordinate ECO processes and engineering rework during transition to volume production.
• Validate production assembly instructions and ensure documentation supports quality and efficiency.
• Foster close collaboration with QA and production to ensure ramp-up of server and rack systems.

Skills

Product development

NPI coordination

DFM reviews

ECO management

PCBA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in C.E., E.E., Mech Eng or related

Tools

CAD software

BOM management

Documentation tools

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Austin/Secaucus to drive the development and manufacturing launch of cutting-edge datacenter hardware.

You will coordinate across Engineering Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems PM, and Manufacturing to meet design, quality, and production timelines. The ideal candidate has hands-on product development experience, expertise in DFM, ECO processes, and a track record of launching hardware in fast-paced environments.