Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Extreme Networks, Inc. is a global networking leader that provides cloud-driven solutions for over 50,000 customers. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer is an entry-level position responsible for supporting production through process documentation, New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, and improving yield and quality in collaboration with senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support DFM, DFA, and DFx reviews for new networking hardware, including PCB assemblies and system-level products, under the guidance of senior manufacturing engineers
• Help create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, BOMs, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Participate in NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) at CM sites and Extreme labs by collecting build data, tracking issues, and supporting resolution
• Assist with process qualification for SMT, PTH, BGA rework, conformal coating, mechanical assembly, and box-build operations
• Analyze production data, including yield, scrap, defect Pareto, and cycle time, to identify improvement opportunities and share findings with the team
• Support root-cause analysis and 8D problem solving for major production issues, and track corrective and preventive actions through completion
• Help manage ECO and MCO changes on the production line by coordinating with planning, supply chain, and CM partners
• Assist with first-article inspections, in-process audits, and supplier process audits at ODM partner sites
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using Lean and Six Sigma tools such as 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and SPC
• Help define and qualify tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids, and track project-level capital and tooling spend
• Maintain a clean, safe, ESD-controlled work environment and follow all lab and production safety procedures

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or capstone projects in manufacturing, operations, or hardware engineering
• Working knowledge of electronic assembly processes, including SMT, PTH, BGA, and mechanical assembly, gained through coursework, internships, or hands-on projects
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T fundamentals, and reading BOMs and schematics
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, with Excel required; experience with Power BI, Minitab, JMP, or Python is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document procedures and findings
• Curiosity, a sense of ownership, and willingness to spend time on the production floor and in the lab
• Exposure to PLM or ERP systems such as Agile, Arena, Oracle, or SAP
• Coursework or project experience with Lean, Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), or Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD for tooling or fixture concepts
• Awareness of contract manufacturing models, supplier management, or global operations
• Previous internship or co-op experience with an OEM, EMS, or CM in electronics manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
• Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
• Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
• Retirement savings programs, including 401(k) matching in the United States
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
• Adoption assistance and fertility treatment support, where eligible
• Flexible spending accounts, where eligible
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
• Life and disability insurance

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