{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3a95df82e2b6d796ded99708","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a95df82e2b6d796ded99708","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a95df82e2b6d796ded99708","title":"Hardware Engineering Operations / Manufacturing, AVP","description":"Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack‑scale AI infrastructure through purpose‑built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor‑based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end‑to‑end scale‑up, and scale‑out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards‑based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.\n\nAVP of Hardware Engineering Operations/Manufacturing\nRole Overview\nAstera Labs is scaling rapidly as the connectivity backbone of rack‑scale AI infrastructure, and our hardware manufacturing footprint is scaling with it. Smart Cable Modules (SCM), Active Electrical Cables (AEC), evaluation boards, AI Chassis‑class systems, and ODM‑built products are central to how we deliver purpose‑built connectivity at hyperscale. We're hiring an AVP of Hardware Engineering Operations/Manufacturing to bring focused, senior leadership to this growing function.\n\nThis is a wide‑ranging role spanning the full breadth of Astera Labs' hardware portfolio — from Smart Cable Modules to rack‑scale chassis‑based products. You'll own manufacturing strategy and execution across SCM, AEC, evaluation boards (SVB/EVB), AI Chassis‑class systems, and ODM‑built products such as switch trays and CEM cards. You'll be the primary leader partnering with our contract manufacturers across China and the rest of Asia, driving quality, capacity, cost, and time‑to‑market as we scale to meet AI infrastructure demand.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLeadership, Strategy & CM/ODM Partnership\n\nLead Astera Labs' hardware engineering operations and manufacturing organization across SCM, AEC, evaluation boards, AI Chassis‑class systems, and ODM programs\n\nOwn day‑to‑day partnership with contract manufacturers across China and the rest of Asia — driving cadence, accountability, and site ramps from qualification through full production maturity\n\nManage ODM engagements for switch trays, CEM cards, chassis‑based systems, and adjacent products, navigating the differences from traditional CM models\n\nPartner with Hardware Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Quality leaders, and represent hardware operations in executive reviews\n\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) & Advanced Manufacturing\n\nDrive Design 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