Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is hiring a Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – NPI in Austin, TX. This hands‑on technical leadership role focuses on getting new products into manufacturing and improving existing lines.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction & Design Transfer: Lead manufacturing readiness and technology transfer from early design reviews through commercial launch and production ramp; define manufacturing requirements, process flows, fixtures, tooling, and test strategy; deliver DFM/DFA/DFT feedback; own PFMEAs and drive risk mitigation; define test requirements and acceptance criteria; support engineering, pilot, OQ/PQ builds and production ramp‑up; lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Equipment, Test Systems & Automation: Develop manufacturing test equipment, fixtures, and automated systems from specification through qualification and release; manage external equipment suppliers end‑to‑end (requirements, vendor selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT, acceptance); identify and lead automation and capital projects to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost, including budgeting and scheduling; troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, software, and system‑level issues; support capacity expansion and scaling; mentor engineers and technicians and serve as SME for manufacturing processes, test systems, and production equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, test, automation, or NPI engineering, with at least one product taken from development through commercial launch.
• Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience developing and qualifying manufacturing test methods and equipment.
• Led automation or capital equipment projects of $200K+ from concept through installation and acceptance.
• Direct experience managing external automation or equipment vendors.
• Hands‑on experience integrating machine‑vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron, or equivalent) for in‑line inspection.
• Working knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, process capability, MSA, and Gage R&R.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching new electro‑mechanical products from development through commercial production.
• Ownership of capital equipment projects including requirements definition, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and production release.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals (sensors, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition).
• Experience supporting manufacturing readiness in consumer electronics, industrial technology, semiconductor, aerospace, or medical technology environments.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing data systems.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $112,420 – $154,572 (starting pay may vary based on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid parking / public transportation
• Paid time off and paid sick & safe time