NPI Electronics Engineer – Prototyping & Manufacturing

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

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.