Nexthop AI
Packaging Engineer
Santa Clara, California
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago
ProcurementMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Analyse different materials to assess the cost per unit, considering aspects such as durability, weight, sustainability and fragility of the product.
- Work closely with the cross-functional teams to coordinate cost, schedule and address cross-functional dependencies e.g. HW allocation, SW readiness, shipment etc.
- Evaluate technical readiness prior to release to manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and oversee the cost-effective package solutions that ensure data center networking product protection and marketability as per client requirements, and industry standards.
- Partner with packaging vendors, suppliers, and external labs to have packaging solutions in timely manner.
- Develop detailed design, develop, qualify, release and maintain packaging functional activities.
- Qualification plans to characterize and validate packaging solutions for product and it's FRU (Field replaceable unit), subassemblies or components as per industry or internal specifications by working closely with HW design (mechanical, thermal, electrical etc.)
- Adjust or customize packaging in real time to adopt product design changes.
- Validate the durability of packaging materials by subjecting them to simulated shipping conditions, ensuring they can withstand rough handling and environmental factors such as temperature changes, ultimately preventing product damage during transit.
- Understand manufacturing plan & process, machinery, and assembly lines to ensure that the packaging design aligns seamlessly with the production capabilities, helping streamline the manufacturing process to improve operational efficiency.
- Analyze test results, find product and package design issues, log bugs using tracking software, recommend corrective action, drive resolution and verify fixes.
- Review, edit, and release package design, parts, and documentation.
- Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to drive the design, validation & procurement of product packaging for our next-generation, high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience in protective Packaging for telecom or data center product packaging development.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of industry standards e.g. ISTA, FedEX, IEC, ASTM, ISO etc
- Able to configure various packaging from FRU, single, multipack, pallets and crates for air, sea, rail, and road transportation
- Familiarity with MDVT, HALT, & NEBS testing is a plus
- Hands-On Expertise:
- Conducting operational and non-operational dynamic (shock and vibration tests) and environmental tests at external and internal labs
- Running test using standalone diagnostic or traffic test using OS & traffic generator
- Designing and procuring test fixtures to start qualification early
- Soft Skills:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results while managing technical risks and tradeoffs.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Why Join Nexthop Systems?
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