Palo Alto Networks · 5 hours ago
Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$129K/yr - $209K/yrPalo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life through innovative technology. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the product lifecycle from development to mass production, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Agentic AICloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Design for Excellence (DFx): Champion DFx principles by proactively engaging in design reviews from the earliest stages of product development
Strategic Factory Leadership: Take full ownership of factory and line readiness for all assigned new product programs
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Strategically define and structure complex bills of materials (BOMs) and assemblies within our PLM tools
Process and Change Management: Drive the development and implementation of ECOs to support new product introductions (NPI), design changes, manufacturing process improvements, and quality issue resolutions
Root Cause Analysis: Lead Root Cause, Corrective and Preventive Actions at the factory to resolve complex design, component and manufacturing process issues, ensuring continuous improvement
Sustaining Engineering Support: Provide technical support for failure analysis of product field failures across our global customer base and support repair activities as needed
Continuous Improvement: Champion and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Manufacturing Engineering and Technical Operations, enhancing overall efficiency and quality
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience in DFM, DFA and FMEA, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DoE, SPC, GR&R, and CpK
Hand-on experience in SMT assembly process (solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, SPI)
Ability to read schematics, perform BOM reviews and BOM ECOs
Expertise in design and manufacturing processes, including mechanical assembly, printed circuit boards, and electro-mechanical integration
A proven track record of successfully launching and sustaining complex electro-mechanical products into manufacturing environments
Extensive experience collaborating with contract manufacturers in low/medium volume, high-mix production environments
Experience with various product development models, including OEM, JDM, and ODM
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging professionally and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical peers to senior leadership and external suppliers
The ability to travel regularly to Palo Alto Networks' corporate locations and participate in calls with global teams as needed
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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