Sr. Product Development Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Secaucus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Product Development Engineer, Product Operations, for its Datacenter Platform Engineering Group in Secaucus/Austin. You will drive the development and manufacture of cutting-edge datacenter hardware, coordinating design through production with cross-functional teams to meet quality and timeline targets.

The role emphasizes coordination of design reviews, NPI processes, and First Article Inspections, with a focus on manufacturability and ramp-up of server/rack systems.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding hardware products from concept through development to production.
• Ability to perform DFM reviews and optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Experience with ECO processes and production updates in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing and hardware documentation.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems PM and others.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure efficient production.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and readiness timelines for new products.
• Drive NPI processes with cross-functional teams; resolve design or production issues.
• Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on manufacturability.
• Oversee prototype builds and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Coordinate ECOs during transition to volume production.
• Validate assembly instructions and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure final products meet specifications and quality standards for ramp-up.

Skills

NPI leadership

DFM reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling

ECO management

PD hardware design

Documentation

PCBA manufacturing

Quality & ramping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

AMD Design is seeking aProductDevelopment Engineer, Product Operations, to join our Datacenter Platform Engineering Group. In this role, you willdrivethe development and manufacturing launch ofcutting-edgedatacenter 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.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to be at the forefront of datacenter hardware innovation. If you are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and excited about coordinating complex technical projects from design through production, we encourage you to apply and join our team at AMD’s Datacenter Platform Engineering Group!

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 andimplementation ofreadiness 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 formanufacturing 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 andoptimizedesigns 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/ Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora relatedfieldrequired.

LOCATION: Secaucus, NJ/ Austin, TX

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP

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