MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is an early-career role on the Manufacturing & Test Engineering team, supporting the production of Extreme Networks' switching, routing, wireless, and cloud appliance products at our global contract manufacturing (CM) and ODM partners. Working under the mentorship of senior manufacturing engineers, you will help drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, develop process documentation, support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, and contribute to yield, quality, and cost improvements on the production line. This is a hands-on role that blends process engineering, supplier collaboration, and data analysis — an excellent launching point for a career in manufacturing, operations, or hardware engineering.

Responsibilities

This is a broad, learning-focused role. You will start by rotating across the team’s programs, learning the fundamentals of each while supporting experienced engineers. As you grow, your work will shift toward the areas that best match your strengths and interests. Activities may include:

• Support DFM, DFA, and DFx reviews of new networking hardware (PCB assemblies, system-level products) under the guidance of senior manufacturing engineers.

• Help develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation: work instructions, routings, BOMs, PFMEAs, and control plans.

• Participate in NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) at CM sites and at Extreme labs — capturing build data, tracking issues, and driving closure.

• Assist with process qualification for SMT, PTH, BGA rework, conformal coating, mechanical assembly, and box-build operations.

• Pull and analyze production data (yield, scrap, defect Pareto, cycle time) to identify improvement opportunities and present findings to the team.

• Support root-cause analysis and 8D problem solving for top production issues; track corrective and preventive actions to closure.

• Help manage ECO/MCO impact on the production line — coordinating with planning, supply chain, and the CM to implement changes cleanly.

• Assist with first-article inspections, in-process audits, and supplier process audits at ODM partners.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, SPC).

• Help specify and qualify tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids; track capital and tooling spend at the project level.

• Maintain a clean, safe, ESD-controlled work environment and follow all lab and production safety procedures.

Specific Knowledge/Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or 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 (SMT, PTH, BGA, mechanical assembly) from coursework, internships, or hands-on projects.

• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T basics, and reading BOMs and schematics.

• Comfort with data analysis tools — Excel at minimum; Power BI, Minitab, JMP, or Python a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly document procedures and findings.

• Curiosity, ownership mindset, and willingness to spend time on the production floor and in the lab.

Preferred

• Exposure to PLM/ERP systems (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 (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and ISO 9001 quality systems.

• Hands-on experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD) for fixture or tooling concepts.

• Awareness of contract manufacturing models, supplier management, or international operations.

• Prior internship or co-op experience at an OEM, EMS, or CM in electronics manufacturing.

Language Skills (English)

• Ability to write clear technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure documentation
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced manufacturing and test engineers
• Broad exposure to Extreme’s supplier base and product portfolio
• A role that grows with you, with responsibilities shaped around your strengths and interests
• A clear path to grow into an Manufacturing Quality Engineer role

Compensation: This role has a market-competitive compensation with an anticipated base compensation range of 85,000-105,000 USD. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role upon hire. This range is set using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. Actual compensation offered will depend on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

Benefits and Total Rewards:

Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:

• 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

Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.

Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Fair chance and background checks

Extreme Networks will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, Illinois Human Rights Act, Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. An applicant's conviction history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Following any individualized assessment, applicants will be provided with the opportunity to respond before any adverse action is taken.

Extreme Networks does not seek salary history information from applicants and will not rely on salary history in determining whether to offer employment or in setting compensation.

Reasonable accommodation

Extreme Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact email and phone]. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Use of artificial intelligence in hiring

Extreme Networks may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. Applicants have the right to request human review of any automated decision affecting their candidacy and to request information about how their personal data is processed. To exercise these rights, please contact [insert contact email].

Data privacy

Personal data provided during the application process will be processed in accordance with Extreme Networks' Candidate Privacy Notice, which is available at https://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks/company/legal/privacy-and-cookies-policy. For applicants in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, the Candidate Privacy Notice describes your rights regarding your personal data.

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable people and organizations to advance. We push the boundaries of technology by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation.

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Job Description Summary

Qualifications

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human oversight. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed —or to exercise any applicable privacy rights—please contact us at privacyinquiries@extremenetworks.com.

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About Us

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.