NPI Hardware Engineer

Key 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Cook up 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in NPI, Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or electro‑mechanical product development.
• Hands‑on experience with server, rack, PCBA, or electro‑mechanical hardware builds.
• Strong understanding of hardware integration: cabling, mechanical fit, thermal considerations, PCBA placement, and system‑level assembly.
• Experience with ECO/ECR processes and PLM/ERP systems (Agile, Arena, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to lead cross‑functional issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑mix, fast‑turn electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with server architecture, component compatibility, and system‑level validation.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, DFMA, and mechanical reliability testing.
• Knowledge of test processes, thermal validation, and diagnostic flows.
• Llean manufacturing or Six Sigma background.

Benefits

• Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

About the Role

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.