NPI Electronics Engineer — Prototyping, Build & Test

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

Job summary

Arm seeks an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to support complex electronic prototype platforms aligned with silicon roadmaps. You will collaborate with global hardware teams, assembly partners, procurement and suppliers to prepare boards for build, managing data, tooling and test requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating builds, ensuring readiness, supporting DFx reviews, and driving root-cause resolution. Hybrid work in US locations, travel to CEM sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

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

NPI experience

Planning & coordination

Problem solving

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

JTAG/Boundary Scan

Automation/test instrumentation

Job description

Arm seeks an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to support complex electronic prototype platforms aligned with silicon roadmaps. You will collaborate with global hardware teams, assembly partners, procurement and suppliers to prepare boards for build, managing data, tooling and test requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating builds, ensuring readiness, supporting DFx reviews, and driving root-cause resolution. Hybrid work in US locations, travel to CEM sites as needed.