Sr. Manufacture Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus program

Equity awards

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive DFMA excellence across the NPI lifecycle for server and rack-level systems. You will collaborate with Hardware Design, Thermal Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturability, high yield, and cost-effective production for large-scale deployment.

The role emphasizes EVT/DVT leadership, teardown analysis, and data-driven improvements across DFMA, BOM, and ECO processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 8+ years in server system integration or rack-level assembly.
• DFMA reviews to optimize yield and manufacturability.
• Experience guiding products through EVT and DVT hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFMA reviews during EVT/DVT phases to optimize server chassis and routing.
• Perform teardown and analysis to drive design improvements.
• Own root-cause analysis for assembly defects and drive corrective actions.
• Navigate MRP, BOM, and ECO systems to extract specifications and records.
• Generate DFMA reports and share findings with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain DFMA records and collaborate with IT to optimize tracking.
• Coordinate with Thermal R&D, Quality, and Suppliers for mass production transfer.
• Evaluate cable and hose management for production readiness.

Skills

DFMA expertise

Server manufacturing

NPI execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

BOM and ECO processes

Job description

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Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) excellence throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, with a primary focus on server and rack-level systems during EVT and DVT development phases. This role partners closely with Hardware Design, Thermal Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, optimized for yield, cost-effective production, and successful high-volume deployment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• EVT/DVT DFMA Leadership: Lead comprehensive DFMA reviews during EVT/DVT phases to optimize server chassis and rack routing.
• Teardown & Analysis: Transport, disassemble, and analyze prototypes to drive design enhancements and product excellence.
• Yield & Root-Cause Ownership: Drive root-cause analysis for assembly defects and implement 8D methodology to boost First Pass Yield.
• Data & Documentation: Navigate MRP, BOM, and ECO systems to extract part specifications and assembly records.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Generate formal DFMA reports, document findings with photos, and publish to the company intranet.
• Database Management: Maintain systemic DFMA records and partner with IT to optimize the tracking database.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Thermal R&D, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.
• Fluid-Loop Optimization: Evaluate cable and hose management to ensure seamless mass production readiness.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Server Manufacturing: 8+ years of hands-on experience in server system integration (L10/L11) or rack-level assembly.
• DFMA Expert: Proven expertise leading Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews to optimize yield.
• NPI Phase Focus: Strong background guiding products through critical EVT and DVT hardware development stages.
• Liquid Cooling (Plus): Experience with rack-level liquid cooling integration, including Manifolds, CDUs, and Quick Disconnects.
• Fluid Testing (Plus): Familiarity with production-line leak and pressure testing (pneumatic, hydrostatic, and vacuum filling).
• Precision Controls (Plus): Knowledge of critical liquid-loop controls, such as torque management and blind-mate verification.

Salary Range

$100K - $152K

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.