NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Brooks Automation•Chelmsford, MA

1d•$76,527 - $103,536

About The Position

Brooks Automation is a provider of automation solutions for the semiconductor industry, including precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer independently owns Manufacturing Engineering activities for assigned new product introduction (NPI) products, subsystems, or significant manufacturing scope, from product development through Beta, pilot production, and production transition. The role develops and matures manufacturing processes, assembly strategies, tooling and fixtures, manufacturing documentation, and build-readiness deliverables. It partners with Design Engineering and cross-functional organizations to improve manufacturability, resolve technical issues, reduce manufacturing risk, and achieve successful NPI build execution. The position works under general supervision, independently owning significant scope and applying practical knowledge to develop solutions and resolve moderately complex to complex problems. The role may work in manufacturing, prototype, laboratory, and office environments as needed. It provides hands-on support during scheduled NPI builds and responds to time-sensitive manufacturing issues, while following applicable EHS, quality, security, and controlled-documentation requirements. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on the role and business needs; specific expectations are shared during the interview process. The base salary range is $76,526.52 to $103,535.88 USD. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits, subject to eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; company-paid holidays for exempt employees; and Flexible Vacation for personal time off and incidental sickness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Typically 4+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience, including demonstrated experience in NPI, product introduction, pilot manufacturing, or complex manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently develop and implement manufacturing processes.
Experience developing process flows, assembly sequences, work instructions, tooling/fixture requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
Demonstrated experience providing DFM/DFA input and converting design requirements into executable manufacturing processes.
Experience developing or implementing tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment, or workstations.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot manufacturing problems and drive structured root-cause analysis.
Experience with NPI build readiness and hands-on build execution.
Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, routings, engineering changes, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing risks and coordinate cross-functional resolution.
Ability to independently manage engineering priorities and deliverables.
Ability to work in manufacturing, prototype, laboratory, and office environments as required by assigned responsibilities.
Ability to provide hands-on support during scheduled NPI build activities and respond to time-sensitive manufacturing issues.
Ability to comply with applicable EHS, quality, security, and controlled-documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting products across multiple NPI phases from prototype/Alpha through Beta or pilot.
Experience leading defined DFM/DFA activities.
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, process capability, process validation, and manufacturing-readiness reviews.
Experience with 8D, DMAIC, and other structured problem-solving methods.
Tooling and equipment qualification experience.
Experience establishing manufacturing BOMs, routings, labor content, or process times.
Experience with ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CAD, or digital manufacturing systems.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
Experience manufacturing complex equipment or electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Independently own Manufacturing Engineering activities for assigned NPI products, subsystems, or significant manufacturing scope.
Develop manufacturing process flows, assembly sequences, work instructions, workstation concepts, and process documentation.
Evaluate product designs and drive DFM/DFA recommendations within assigned scope.
Define tooling, fixture, equipment, manufacturing infrastructure, and workstation requirements.
Develop and qualify tooling and fixtures.
Own assigned manufacturing deliverables for NPI build-readiness reviews.
Provide hands-on engineering support and technical direction during prototype, Alpha, Beta, and pilot builds.
Independently troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing issues.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions within assigned scope.
Identify manufacturing risks and develop mitigation and recovery actions.
Develop and mature manufacturing BOM/routing inputs, labor content, process times, and process controls.
Analyze defects, rework, cycle time, yield, and other manufacturing performance indicators.
Evaluate manufacturing impacts of engineering and configuration changes.
Drive build lessons learned and verify incorporation into subsequent builds.
Support production transfer and verify manufacturing readiness for sustaining Operations.
Coordinate activities across Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and other supporting functions.