Electronic New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer (1)

Arm; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to support the delivery of complex prototype boards and validation platforms, coordinating with global hardware teams, assembly partners, procurement and suppliers to ensure readiness for builds.

You will drive build readiness, assist DFM/DFA reviews, manage BOM/materials, and lead issue resolution across early builds with CEMs and contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Experience introducing complex electronic PCB assemblies through PCB fabricators, CEMs/contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, electronic components and manufacturing quality processes.
• Experience with prototype build planning, BOM/material management and manufacturing execution.
• Good understanding of DFM, DFA, DFT and board-level manufacturing test.
• Experience developing or deploying manufacturing test strategies, fixtures, test systems or instrumentation.
• Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate prototype PCB builds with Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and manufacturing partners to meet programme schedules.
• Drive build readiness, ensuring PCBs, components, manufacturing data, tooling and test equipment are available when required, including early identification of long-lead items.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews and ensure manufacturing and supplier feedback is incorporated before design release.
• Support early board builds at CEMs, driving manufacturing, component and test issues through root cause to resolution.
• Work with Engineering and Test teams to define manufacturing test strategies, test coverage, firmware, fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain clear alignment between Engineering and manufacturing partners on build status, risks, priorities and actions.
• Maintain key NPI documentation, including assembly instructions, build/test reports, board traceability and engineering changes.
• Support procurement, RFQs, material planning, manufacturing costs and delivery of engineering hardware.
• Capture lessons learned and drive improvements to manufacturing processes, build quality and future build readiness.
• Travel to CEM/manufacturing locations to support board builds and test activities as required.

Skills

PCB planning

PCB fabrication

SMT assembly

DFM DFA DFT

Manufacturing test

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to support the delivery of Arm's complex electronic prototype and validation platforms, supporting our silicon roadmaps.

You will work closely with our global hardware engineering team, assembly partners, procurement and suppliers to ensure prototype boards are well planned and ready to build. This includes ensuring components, PCBs, manufacturing data, tooling and test requirements are available in line with project schedules.

You will provide a key interface between Engineering and our manufacturing partners, coordinating build execution, ensuring appropriate manufacturing and test strategies are in place, and driving the investigation and resolution of issues arising during prototype builds.

We’re hiring in San Jose, CA and Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate prototype PCB builds with Engineering, Procurement, suppliers and manufacturing partners to meet programme schedules.


• Drive build readiness, ensuring PCBs, components, manufacturing data, tooling and test equipment are available when required, including early identification of long-lead items.


• Support DFM/DFA reviews and ensure manufacturing and supplier feedback is incorporated before design release.


• Support early board builds at CEMs, driving manufacturing, component and test issues through root cause to resolution.


• Work with Engineering and Test teams to define manufacturing test strategies, test coverage, firmware, fixtures and equipment.


• Maintain clear alignment between Engineering and manufacturing partners on build status, risks, priorities and actions.


• Maintain key NPI documentation, including assembly instructions, build/test reports, board traceability and engineering changes.


• Support procurement, RFQs, material planning, manufacturing costs and delivery of engineering hardware.


• Capture lessons learned and drive improvements to manufacturing processes, build quality and future build readiness.


• Travel to CEM/manufacturing locations to support board builds and test activities as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience introducing complex electronic PCB assemblies through PCB fabricators, CEMs/contract manufacturers and suppliers.


• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, electronic components and manufacturing quality processes.


• Experience with prototype build planning, BOM/material management and manufacturing execution.


• Good understanding of DFM, DFA, DFT and board-level manufacturing test.


• Experience developing or deploying manufacturing test strategies, fixtures, test systems or instrumentation.


• Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.


• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and suppliers against programme commitments.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate status, risks and actions at all levels.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment and driving issues to resolution.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Experience with high-speed digital, compute or server platforms.


• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing quality requirements.


• Experience with JTAG/boundary scan, functional or automated board test.


• Experience with automation and test instrumentation using LabVIEW, Python, PLCs or similar technologies.


• Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why or FMEA.


• Experience with SiliconExpert or similar BOM/component lifecycle management tools.


• Technical programme/project management experience within electronics, compute or server development.


• Experience with manufacturing budgets, RFQs and supplier quotations.

In Return

At Arm, you'll work alongside experienced engineers developing some of the world's most advanced computing technology, gaining hands‑on experience with innovative silicon platforms, modern laboratory equipment, and complex hardware systems while continuing to develop your technical skills.

Salary Range

$209,100-$282,900 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.