Product Development Engineer, Product Operations

AMD is seeking a Product Development Engineer, Product Operations to coordinate development and manufacturing launch of datacenter hardware, from design through production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering Design, Materials, Rack/Server Systems Program Management, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to align design, planning, quality, and production execution across the product development lifecycle.
• Review design specifications, CAD drawings, and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with design criteria, industry standards, and manufacturability requirements.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to optimize products for efficient, high-quality production.
• Build and maintain project schedules and implementation readiness timelines to support on-time new product introductions.
• Share project status and readiness milestones with customer program management teams and internal stakeholders.
• Drive NPI by facilitating and leading cross-functional problem-solving meetings with Design, Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering teams.
• Identify and resolve design or production issues to support smooth launch and ramp-up.
• Run regular development review meetings to improve technical alignment and coordinate design changes.
• Provide guidance during design reviews to ensure feasibility and alignment with manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Oversee first article builds and First Article Inspections (FAI) for new products.
• Document FAI requirements, analyze initial build results, and implement improvements to confirm product design and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate engineering rework and change orders when transitioning to volume production.
• Manage Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes to incorporate design updates or fixes with minimal impact to production schedules.
• Validate and approve production assembly instructions, including labeling and work instructions, to ensure clarity and accuracy for manufacturing teams.
• Ensure assembly processes are properly documented and optimized for quality and efficiency.
• Confirm final products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Partner with quality and production teams to ensure correct build execution and on-time delivery, supporting high-volume ramp-up for new server and rack systems.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience guiding products from concept through development and production.
• Knowledge of physical design (PD) methodologies for hardware or systems.
• Familiarity with server architectures and/or rack-level hardware systems and components.
• Ability to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and optimize designs for efficient manufacturing.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and implementing design updates in a production environment.
• Understanding of printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Strong documentation skills, including creating and maintaining comprehensive engineering documentation and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Proven ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications for design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or factory environments, particularly fast-paced, dynamic NPI settings, with a history of successful hardware product launches.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including leading meetings, coordinating across teams, and driving projects to completion on a timely basis.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant industry experience in product development engineering or a closely related hardware engineering role, including work with design and manufacturing processes for complex hardware products (datacenter, servers, or similar).

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering) preferred.
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

• Benefits information is described in AMD benefits at a glance.
• AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
• AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess, or select applicants; AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.