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Hardware Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Intuition· Hardware
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Sunnyvale$150k - $175kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Hands-on hardware manufacturing engineer responsible for end-to-end manufacturing execution and NPI bring-up for physical AI hardware platforms, coordinating with contract manufacturers and cross-functional teams to transition from design to scalable production.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and optimize manufacturing, assembly, and test operations across domestic and international contract manufacturing partners.
  • Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) reviews on hardware components and system integrations.
  • Drive new product introduction (NPI) builds, setting up tooling, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and automated assembly test fixtures.
  • Work directly with external enterprise customers to align on production milestones, technical build requirements, and hardware delivery schedules.
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware assembly failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to continually raise the quality bar.
  • Partner cross-functionally with hardware design engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to transition prototype products into high-yield volume production.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware manufacturing engineering, NPI engineering, or hardware operations.
  • A hybrid background combining experience in consumer electronics and at least one complex physical sector (automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture).
  • Proven track record of managing domestic and international contract manufacturers and component vendors.
  • Hands-on expertise in production line bring-up, manufacturing process development, root cause analysis, and yield optimization.
  • Customer-first mindset with strong communication skills and experience directly interfacing with enterprise customers or external vendors.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

Required:Manufacturing operations managementDFM / DFA / DFTNPI programming and tooling setupRoot cause analysisCustomer interface

Benefits

  • Base salary (2250) with range provided: $150K – $175K
  • equity and benefits as part of total compensation including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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