NPI Manufacturing Engineer

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.

NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Job 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 USD Factors 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.

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