NPI Hardware Engineer

Hyve Company Overview 

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.  

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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models, schematics, and specifications.
• 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.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma background.

What’s in it for you  

Benefit 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 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.