ATE/SLT Hardware Engineer: Test Sockets & Thermal + Equity

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an IC testing engineer to review and optimize ATE/SLT hardware for product bring-up and production.

You will design, verify, and improve test sockets, thermal plungers, and related fixtures, lead DOE studies, and collaborate with internal and external teams. The role requires hands-on hardware work and occasional weekend support. Minimum 5+ years in IC testing and ATE/SLT hardware; BS in EE/ME advised.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• EE and ME related degrees preferred.
• 5+ years of IC testing engineering and ATE/SLT hardware engineering experience.
• Experience with test sockets and thermal plungers is a strong plus.
• Familiar with test socket and/or thermal plunger mechanics and PCB footprints.
• Experience with socket signal integrity is a strong plus.
• Understanding mechanical drawings and mechanical/electrical knowledge.
• IC testing knowledge of ATE/SLT interface hardware, maintenance, repairs.
• Having ATE tester knowledge is a plus.
• Willing to do hands-on work like socket pin repair and small components; able to lift 30 lb.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve design of test socket, thermal plunger, and related accessories for ATE/SLT testing.
• Provide ATE and SLT test fixture/HW solutions from design, manufacturing order, schedule monitoring, verification, and improvement.
• Drive ATE and SLT socket/thermal technology, solutions, and qualifications.
• Drive DOE with data analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide multi-functional support.
• Drive a project and host meetings with internal and external collaborators.
• Apply strong hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Provide preventive actions.
• Able to debug ATE/SLT hardware setup such as socket, thermal plunger, PCB, chiller, and handler.
• Require on-duty lab support. Weekend support may be necessary.

Skills

IC testing

Hardware debugging

Root-cause analysis

ESD prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

EE/ME degrees preferred

Tools

Test sockets

Thermal plungers

PCB footprints

ATE tester knowledge

Load boards

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an IC testing engineer to review and optimize ATE/SLT hardware for product bring-up and production.

You will design, verify, and improve test sockets, thermal plungers, and related fixtures, lead DOE studies, and collaborate with internal and external teams. The role requires hands-on hardware work and occasional weekend support. Minimum 5+ years in IC testing and ATE/SLT hardware; BS in EE/ME advised.