NPI Hardware Engineer - Lead Server & Rack Hardware

Hyve Solutions; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production realities for AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. Hyve Solutions is a US‑based manufacturing partner delivering rapid, agile execution with integrated ODM/CM/SI capabilities and single‑partner accountability from design through scale.

We seek a hardware engineering professional to drive NPI readiness for server and rack SKUs, guiding EVT through MP stages, validating mechanical/electro‑mechanical integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years in NPI, hardware or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with server/hardware builds.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and CAD models.
• Experience with ECO/ECR and PLM/ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware readiness for new server and rack SKUs through EVT → DVT → PVT → MP phases.
• Validate mechanical and electro‑mechanical integration: chassis, brackets, heatsinks, cables, PCBA fit, airflow, and component placement.
• Coordinate and execute first‑article builds, ensuring hardware components, tooling, and fixtures are ready.
• Identify hardware risks early and drive mitigation plans before pilot builds.
• Perform hardware bring‑up and system‑level validation during early builds.
• Troubleshoot mechanical fit issues, tolerance stack‑ups, cabling conflicts, and assembly challenges.
• Partner with Test Engineering to ensure hardware supports diagnostic flows, thermal profiles, and stress testing.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for hardware‑related failures and drive corrective actions.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models, and engineering specifications.
• Review and implement ECNs/ECOs related to hardware components, assemblies, and configurations.
• Collaborate with Document Control and BOM Specialists to ensure accurate BOM structure, part numbers, alternates, and revisions.
• Create or update hardware‑specific work instructions, assembly steps, and tooling requirements.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and hardware robustness.
• Partner with Process Engineering to hand off stable hardware processes after ramp‑up.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on part readiness, AVL alignment, alternates, and long‑lead hardware components.
• Support Quality Engineering with hardware defect analysis, incoming inspection criteria, and supplier corrective actions.
• Conduct hardware readiness reviews for new SKUs, ensuring materials, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment are available.
• Validate assembly sequences, torque specs, mechanical tolerances, and ergonomic considerations.
• Ensure new hardware builds achieve stable FPY , predictable cycle time, and minimal rework before production release.
• Capture lessons learned from each NPI cycle and integrate them into future hardware launch processes.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability, reduce assembly time, and improve reliability.
• Drive improvements in hardware validation methods, pilot build structure, and cross‑functional communication.

Skills

Hardware integration

NPI experience

Mechatronics

Reading CAD drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Agile

Arena

SAP

Oracle

PLM systems

Job description

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production realities for AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. Hyve Solutions is a US‑based manufacturing partner delivering rapid, agile execution with integrated ODM/CM/SI capabilities and single‑partner accountability from design through scale.

We seek a hardware engineering professional to drive NPI readiness for server and rack SKUs, guiding EVT through MP stages, validating mechanical/electro‑mechanical integration, and