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Axiado is seeking an NPI Engineer to join its Hardware Engineering team in Taipei, Taiwan. In this role, you will own New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, shepherding hardware products from design through volume manufacturing. You will serve as the primary interface between design engineers, contract manufacturers, and operations teams, ensuring smooth product releases and supporting production ramp.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning end-to-end NPI activities and managing the transition from design to manufacturing
- Acting as the bridge between design, contract manufacturers, and operations
- Reviewing engineering designs to guide manufacturability and test decisions
- Evaluating and recommending part replacements and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Driving development and execution of manufacturing test processes
- Maintaining accurate product data and documentation in PLM systems
About Axiado: Founded in 2019, Axiado is a well-funded, fast-growing semiconductor company with over 180 employees worldwide. The company is redefining AI infrastructure security and management through its Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU)—a new class of semiconductor integrating hardware security, real-time platform management, and AI-driven optimization. Axiado's TCU-based Platform Efficiency Controller is shipping hardware that improves AI server efficiency, security, and reliability. The company has received numerous industry recognitions, including the 2026 AI in Cybersecurity Innovation Award from TMCnet and multiple awards for Zero Trust and AI Security solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with a global presence, Axiado offers equity to all employees, meaning your work directly builds your stake in the company's future.
Requirements:
- 5–10+ years of hands-on hardware/NPI experience
- BSEE required; candidates with exceptional hands-on depth in lieu of a degree will be considered
- Strong understanding of manufacturing test processes and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively between engineering, contract manufacturers, and operations
- Ability to read and understand engineering designs, including schematics, BOMs, and mechanical drawings
- Experience with PLM systems (Arena preferred; Agile PLM also acceptable)
- Ability and willingness to work onsite in Taipei, Taiwan (this role is not available remotely)
Preferred Experience:
- Experience managing BOM structures and part substitution/qualification
- Background spanning both hardware design and manufacturing test
- Experience working with contract manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region
