Joblaze summary

The Senior NPI Engineer at Atoms plays a crucial role in the development and refinement of robotic systems by collaborating with design engineers and technicians to address issues during prototype builds and ensuring smooth transitions to production. This position requires expertise in robotics or complex systems, along with experience in establishing new product introduction processes and managing engineering changes. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a hands-on approach to scaling hardware products. Atoms fosters a collaborative environment focused on innovation and real-world impact.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Atoms's careers page October 27, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 95% of 20 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Solidworks we track (median $142,667 across 9 companies).
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Quick facts

Is the Senior NPI Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
What's the salary range?: Atoms lists $182,000–$230,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior NPI Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Atoms is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3Dx, Agile, Altium, Arena, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicle.
What seniority level is this role?: Atoms targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior NPI Engineer role at Atoms.

From the original posting

What you’ll do

Work side by side with design engineers and engineering technicians on prototype builds to find issues and incorporate them back into design
Plan and execute pilot builds and drive learnings back into the design process
Develop ECO process including provisions for field retrofit process
Work with the operations teams to roll out hardware updates
Produce assembly and installation documentation for both internal and external audiences
Design operations / customer facing kits using the engineering BOMs including packaging and consumables
Update test procedures and fixtures in response to BOM and design changes ensuring test coverage is maintained with the product evolution
Define the production readiness criteria and own the hand off to steady state manufacturing
Work closely with the manufacturing team to design scalable work stations, procedures, and instructions
Specify the design of and partner with mechanical engineers on assembly and test fixtures

What we’re looking for

3+ years experience including hands on implementation of ECOs systems
Experience with Robotics, Autonomous vehicle, Automotive, or similarly complex systems
Experience standing up NPI processes from scratch
Experience scaling a hardware product from prototype to production
Experience managing engineering changes on products already deployed to customers
Experience with PLMs such as Arena, Windchill, Agile, 3Dx, including workflow configuration and ECO implementation
Experience with DFA / DFM for a variety of different manufacturing methods
Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
Experience building and/or working with schematics and harness documentation (e.g Zuken, Altium, Capital) is strongly preferred
Mechanical, manufacturing or similar engineering degree is required

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 - $230,000 per year.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
401(k)
Equity
Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

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Senior NPI Engineer

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