Product Development Engineer, Product Operations

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. seeks a Product Development Engineer in Austin, TX to drive the development and manufacturing launch of datacenter hardware.

You will coordinate with Design, Manufacturing, Test and Quality to ensure on‑time product introductions and scalable production readiness. The role emphasizes NPI leadership, DFM reviews, and cross‑functional collaboration, with responsibilities from design reviews to FIRST article inspections and ECO management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in engineering preferred.
• Experience guiding products from concept to production in hardware environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems PM, and other teams across the product lifecycle.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure efficient high‑quality production.
• Develop and manage project schedules and readiness timelines for new product introductions.
• Lead NPI processes with cross‑functional teams to resolve design/production issues.
• Coordinate regular design reviews and provide guidance on feasibility and manufacturability.
• Oversee first article builds and FAIs to verify design readiness and production readiness.
• Coordinate ECOs and engineering rework during transition to volume production.
• Validate assembly instructions and ensure processes are documented for quality.
• Ensure final products meet customer specs and quality standards for ramp to high-volume production.

Skills

NPI Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

DFM reviews

Project scheduling

PCBA knowledge

Documentation

Manufacturing processes

Hardware design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

AMD is seeking a Product Development Engineer, Product Operations to join our Datacenter Platform Engineering Group. In this role, you will drive the development and manufacturing launch of cutting-edge datacenter hardware (server and rack systems). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure new products meet design standards, quality targets, and production timelines.

THE PERSON:

This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in product development, manufacturing processes, and cross-team project coordination, who is eager to take a visible role in launching high-quality datacenter products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, quality-focused, and excited about coordinating complex technical projects from design through production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with diverse teams (Engineering Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems Program Management, etc.) to align design, materials planning, manufacturing, and quality efforts throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Design & DFM Reviews:Review design specifications, CAD drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria, industry standards, and manufacturing capabilities. Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure products areoptimizedfor efficient, high-quality production.
• Project Scheduling & Readiness:Develop andmaintainproject schedules andimplementationreadiness timelines to support on-time new product introductions. Communicate project status and readiness milestones to customer program management teams and internal stakeholders.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership:Drive NPI processes byfacilitatingand leading cross-functional problem-solving meetings with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering teams. Proactivelyidentifyand resolve any design or production issues, ensuring smooth product launch and ramp-up.
• Technical Design Reviews:Establishand lead regular development review meetings to deepen technical understanding and coordinate design changes. Provide guidance and feedback during design reviews, ensuring feasibility and alignment with manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Prototype & First Article Oversight:Oversee first article builds and First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products. Document FAI requirements, analyze initial build results, and implement improvements tovalidateproduct design and manufacturing readiness.
• Production Support & Change Management:Coordinate engineering rework and change orders during the transition to volume production. Manage Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes effectively to incorporate design updates or fixes, minimizing impact on production schedules.
• Assembly Process Validation:Validateand approve production assembly instructions (including labeling and work instructions) to ensure clarity and accuracy for manufacturing teams. Make sure assembly processes are properly documented andoptimizedfor quality and efficiency.
• Quality & Delivery Assurance:Ensure that final products meet all customer specifications and quality standards. Work closely with quality and production teams to confirm products are built correctly and delivered on schedule, fostering smooth ramp-up of new server and rack systems into high-volume production.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience guiding products from concept through development and production.
• Knowledge of physical design (PD) methodologies for hardware or systems.
• Familiarity with server architectures or rack-level hardware systems and their components.
• Ability to conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and optimizedesigns for efficient manufacturing.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and implementing design updates in a production environment.
• Understanding of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Strong documentation skills, including experience creating andmaintainingcomprehensive engineering documentation and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Proven ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment, especially in a fast-paced, dynamic NPI setting, with a history of successfully launching new hardware products.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to lead meetings, coordinate across multiple teams, and drive projects to completionin a timely manner.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience in product development engineering or a closely related hardware engineering role, including work with design and manufacturing processes for complex hardware products (datacenter, servers, or similar).

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora relatedfieldrequired. Master's degree ina relevantengineering field (e.g., Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering) preferred.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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