Axiado
semiconductor
NPIEngineer
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“NPI Engineer at Axiado. Skills: NPI/EPE ownership, BOM/ECO release, Manufacturing capacity analysis, CM collaboration for production, Failure analysis and troubleshooting, Manufacturing process definition, Design for Manufacturability (DFM, DFT, DFA), Bill of Material Structures and BOM Risk Management, Prototype testing and feedback, Server systems and PCIe card manufacturing/testing, EE design and debug tools, Technical writing. Own manufacturing NPI/EPE. Release BOM/new parts through ECO”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that hardware products test flow is properly introduced, released to manufacturing, and supported past production; make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world
Industry & Context.
Failure Analysis and Root Cause analysis of Contract Manufacturing issues; troubleshoot failures; analyzing results; providing feedback to design and manufacturing teams for product improvements; energized by hard problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
understanding of high-tech manufacturing processes, NPI activities, product development lifecycle, Experience working with off-shore contract manufacturers, Track record of launching complex electronics products, Demonstrate ability to analyze manufacturing test data, Design for Manufacturability Experience, DFM, DFT, DFA, Bill of Material Structures and BOM Risk Management, Failure Analysis and Root Cause analysis of Contract Manufacturing issues, Prototype Testing: Coordinate the build and testing of prototypes during the NPI phase, debugging, analyzing results and providing feedback to design and manufacturing teams for product improvements, Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
5+ Years of experience in Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Familiarity with server systems and server motherboards, Familiarity with PCIe card manufacturing and testing, SMT Process Improvement and Quality Control, Ability to Asses Contract Manufacturing gaps, EE design tools experience, Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout tools from Cadence, Altium, and others, Experience with Engineering programs, such as, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing, and Solidworks, EE debug experience, Technical writing skills to generate clear, precise documentation such as manufacturing instruction/rework/deviation documents, Experience with ASIC/silicon development
What You'll Do.
Own manufacturing NPI/EPE
Release BOM/new parts through ECO
Analyze end-to-end manufacturing capacity and work with team for future planning
Work with factory and engineering teams to troubleshoot failures
Participate in / help to define manufacturing processes (NPI
taking and supporting product from design stage to volume manufacturing
working closely with designers
and contract manufacturers to ensure that hardware products test flow is properly introduced
released to manufacturing
and supported past production
contribute to adjacent areas such as test engineering
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on developing CM ability to prototype, launch, and transition to volume production; Work with factory and engineering teams to troubleshoot failures; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Communication Scope
Technical writing skills to generate clear, precise documentation such as manufacturing instruction/rework/deviation documents
Process & Methodology
product development lifecycle, BOM Risk Management, Prototype Testing
Full Job Description
Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees are strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. As a New Product Introduction(NPI)/Electrical Product(EPE) Engineer, you will be part of a Hardware Engineering team that designs and manufactures products featuring Axiado’s ASIC and po
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