NPI Engineer, Chip

Job Title

NPI Engineer, Chip

Role Summary

Owner for New Product Introduction (NPI) operations and supplier management to ensure product manufacturability, on-time delivery, and compliance with scope and budget. Works cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, quality, finance and business teams to transition designs into production.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Prefer candidates with 3+ years of experience leading complex, technology-intensive projects.

Responsibilities

Operational and program-management responsibilities for NPI and supplier activities. Key duties include:

• Lead NPI projects from an operational perspective and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage suppliers and partners to establish a manufacturing-capable supply chain.
• Identify critical paths and bottlenecks; implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Define and execute schedules, SOWs, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive early involvement in pre-design phases to prepare infrastructure for production transfer.
• Assess vendor manufacturing capabilities and influence qualification and loading decisions.
• Develop and improve project-management processes for tracking, transparency, and execution.
• Report program status and risks to senior management.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 3+ years proven experience leading sophisticated, technology-intensive projects.
• Strong engineering background with business and operations proficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound decision-making skills.
• Independent, proactive, and able to own tasks while diving into technical details as needed.
• Flexible working hours to coordinate with global partners and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage schedules, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking) and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Nice-to-have: experience with supply chain management and semiconductor industry knowledge.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. in Industrial, Electrical, Material engineering or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.