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Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ).
Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.
Manufacturing Engineer / NPI (New Product Introduction) for Vacuum Systems, Vacuum Robots & Atmospheric SystemsJob Description
Provides senior Manufacturing Engineering technical leadership for highly complex, high-risk, or strategically important NPI programs. Defines manufacturing strategies early in product development and leads manufacturing process, technology, tooling, production-readiness, and risk-management activities through product maturation and transition to sustaining Operations. Influences product architecture and major engineering decisions based on manufacturability, integration, quality, serviceability, scalability, cost, and production risk. Serves as a senior Manufacturing Engineering technical authority and drives engineering standards, best practices, and manufacturing capability across NPI programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead Manufacturing Engineering strategy for complex and strategically important NPI programs.
- Establish manufacturing concepts and strategies during early product development.
- Lead complex DFM/DFA activities and influence product architecture and significant engineering decisions.
- Define manufacturing technology, tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, facility, and infrastructure requirements.
- Develop solutions where established manufacturing processes or methods may not exist.
- Lead development and qualification of critical manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Establish manufacturing-readiness strategies, criteria, and technical risk assessments.
- Provide senior technical leadership during critical NPI build events.
- Lead resolution of highly complex, multidisciplinary manufacturing problems.
- Identify systemic manufacturing risks across assemblies, products, or programs and establish mitigation strategies.
- Lead technical reviews and communicate major manufacturing risks, alternatives, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
- Drive manufacturing process maturation from early product development through pro
duction readiness.
- Lead manufacturing aspects of major product transfers.
- Establish and improve NPI manufacturing engineering standards, methodologies, DFM/DFA guidelines, and best practices.
- Ensure lessons learned are deployed across products and programs.
- Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and develop broader organizational technical capability.
- Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, methods, equipment, and automation where appropriate.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial relevant technical experience.
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including extensive experience with NPI, complex product development, or advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success providing Manufacturing Engineering technical leadership for multiple complex NPI programs or major product introductions.
- Proven ability to establish manufacturing strategy early in product development and mature solutions through production readiness.
- Advanced DFM/DFA expertise with demonstrated ability to influence product architecture and major engineering decisions.
- Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing solutions where established processes, tooling, equipment, or methodologies may not exist.
- Proven ability to lead resolution of highly complex and multidisciplinary manufacturing problems.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing risk management, process development and validation, configuration management, product maturity, and production readiness.
- Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying complex tooling, equipment, processes, or manufacturing technologies.
- Ability to identify systemic manufacturing risks and establish cross-functional mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated technical leadership across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and strengthen broader Manufacturing Engineering capability.
- Strong senior-leadership technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a senior NPI Manufacturing Engineering technical authority across multiple complex programs.
- Experience establishing organizational NPI manufacturing standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, manufacturing-readiness criteria, and engineering best practices.
- Advanced experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, process capability, DOE, process validation, risk management, and structured problem solving.
- Experience influencing product architecture based on manufacturing, integration, serviceability, quality, cost, and scalability considerations.
- Experience introducing advanced manufacturing technology, automation, tooling, or capital equipment.
- Experience leading industrialization or production transfer of complex products.
- Experience with ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CAD, configuration management, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent demonstrated continuous-improvement expertise.
- Extensive experience with low-volume/high-complexity capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, complex electro-mechanical systems, automation, or precision systems.
Working Environment & Role Requirements
- 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.
- Other duties may be assigned based on business and program needs.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $118,265.18 USD to $160,005.83 USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.
Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, don't hesitate to get in touch with talentattraction@brooks.com or call +1 (978) 262-2400 to discuss your needs.
Review EEO Law & EEO Statement .
Brooks Automation participates in E-Verify® to confirm eligibility for employment in the United States. For more details, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ).
Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.
Manufacturing Engineer / NPI (New Product Introduction) for Vacuum Systems, Vacuum Robots & Atmospheric SystemsJob Description
Provides senior Manufacturing Engineering technical leadership for highly complex, high-risk, or strategically important NPI programs. Defines manufacturing strategies early in product development and leads manufacturing process, technology, tooling, production-readiness, and risk-management activities through product maturation and transition to sustaining Operations. Influences product architecture and major engineering decisions based on manufacturability, integration, quality, serviceability, scalability, cost, and production risk. Serves as a senior Manufacturing Engineering technical authority and drives engineering standards, best practices, and manufacturing capability across NPI programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead Manufacturing Engineering strategy for complex and strategically important NPI programs.
- Establish manufacturing concepts and strategies during early product development.
- Lead complex DFM/DFA activities and influence product architecture and significant engineering decisions.
- Define manufacturing technology, tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, facility, and infrastructure requirements.
- Develop solutions where established manufacturing processes or methods may not exist.
- Lead development and qualification of critical manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Establish manufacturing-readiness strategies, criteria, and technical risk assessments.
- Provide senior technical leadership during critical NPI build events.
- Lead resolution of highly complex, multidisciplinary manufacturing problems.
- Identify systemic manufacturing risks across assemblies, products, or programs and establish mitigation strategies.
- Lead technical reviews and communicate major manufacturing risks, alternatives, and recommendations to engineering and program leadership.
- Drive manufacturing process maturation from early product development through pro
duction readiness.
- Lead manufacturing aspects of major product transfers.
- Establish and improve NPI manufacturing engineering standards, methodologies, DFM/DFA guidelines, and best practices.
- Ensure lessons learned are deployed across products and programs.
- Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and develop broader organizational technical capability.
- Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, methods, equipment, and automation where appropriate.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial relevant technical experience.
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including extensive experience with NPI, complex product development, or advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success providing Manufacturing Engineering technical leadership for multiple complex NPI programs or major product introductions.
- Proven ability to establish manufacturing strategy early in product development and mature solutions through production readiness.
- Advanced DFM/DFA expertise with demonstrated ability to influence product architecture and major engineering decisions.
- Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing solutions where established processes, tooling, equipment, or methodologies may not exist.
- Proven ability to lead resolution of highly complex and multidisciplinary manufacturing problems.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing risk management, process development and validation, configuration management, product maturity, and production readiness.
- Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying complex tooling, equipment, processes, or manufacturing technologies.
- Ability to identify systemic manufacturing risks and establish cross-functional mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated technical leadership across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and strengthen broader Manufacturing Engineering capability.
- Strong senior-leadership technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a senior NPI Manufacturing Engineering technical authority across multiple complex programs.
- Experience establishing organizational NPI manufacturing standards, DFM/DFA guidelines, manufacturing-readiness criteria, and engineering best practices.
- Advanced experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, process capability, DOE, process validation, risk management, and structured problem solving.
- Experience influencing product architecture based on manufacturing, integration, serviceability, quality, cost, and scalability considerations.
- Experience introducing advanced manufacturing technology, automation, tooling, or capital equipment.
- Experience leading industrialization or production transfer of complex products.
- Experience with ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CAD, configuration management, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent demonstrated continuous-improvement expertise.
- Extensive experience with low-volume/high-complexity capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, complex electro-mechanical systems, automation, or precision systems.
Working Environment & Role Requirements
- 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.
- Other duties may be assigned based on business and program needs.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $118,265.18 USD to $160,005.83 USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits
At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.
Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, don't hesitate to get in touch with talentattraction@brooks.com or call +1 (978) 262-2400 to discuss your needs.
Review EEO Law & EEO Statement .
Brooks Automation participates in E-Verify® to confirm eligibility for employment in the United States. For more details, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla15
- Applied Materials5
- Entegris4
- BAE Systems USA4
- Stryker3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in new product introduction engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical discipline
- Experience managing product launches from prototype through mass production ramp
- Proficiency with engineering change order processes and product lifecycle management tools
- Hands-on background in supplier qualification, DFM review, and process validation
- Familiarity with FMEA, design verification testing, and production readiness reviews
- Strong cross-functional communication skills across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams
Tips for Your New Product Introduction Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for NPI phases
Hiring managers scan for ownership of specific NPI phases, not just participation. Call out exactly which gates you owned, whether that's prototype builds, supplier qualification, or mass production ramp, and name the product families you launched.
Highlight cross-functional coordination wins
New product introduction engineer roles live at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Your resume should show concrete examples of aligning those teams under deadline pressure, not just list them as stakeholders you worked with.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists new product introduction engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to sharpen your search
NPI workflows differ meaningfully between semiconductor fabs, consumer electronics ODMs, and medical device OEMs. Targeting openings in the industry where you have hands-on ramp experience makes your application far stronger than applying broadly.
Prepare for a technical panel interview
Most NPI interviews include a panel with representatives from design, manufacturing, and procurement. Practice walking through a full product launch from DVT to MP ramp out loud so you can answer follow-up questions from each function without losing the thread.
Negotiate start date around active programs
If you're mid-ramp on a program at your current employer, raise that in the offer conversation. Many hiring teams will adjust your start date to avoid pulling you out at a critical phase, and naming that proactively signals the kind of accountability they're hiring for.
New Product Introduction Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most new product introduction engineers?
The most active employers for new product introduction engineers right now are Tesla, Applied Materials, and Entegris, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at companies with high-volume hardware programs and frequent product refresh cycles.
How many new product introduction engineer jobs are remote?
About 48% of new product introduction engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most NPI work. Program management and documentation-heavy coordination roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to factory floor ramps or supplier audits typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a new product introduction engineer?
Start with an engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience in a production or process engineering role where you can follow a product from development into volume manufacturing. Seek out cross-functional projects that touch supplier qualification, DFM reviews, and pilot builds. Earning a PMP credential or completing Six Sigma training strengthens your profile for senior NPI roles.
How do you get hired as a new product introduction engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled manufacturing engineer, process engineer, or operations engineer at companies with active hardware programs, since those positions build the ramp-and-qualification experience NPI teams look for. Internships or co-ops in product development are especially useful. On your resume, emphasize any project where you coordinated between design and production, even if the official title did not include NPI.
What does the new product introduction engineer interview process look like?
Most NPI interview processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone round covering your experience with product launch phases, DVT, EVT, and mass production ramp. A panel interview typically follows, drawing in representatives from design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and sometimes quality. Expect a case-based question asking you to walk through how you would manage a specific launch problem or schedule delay, and be ready to discuss how you have handled supplier issues under production pressure.
Where can I find and apply to new product introduction engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to new product introduction engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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