ATE Test Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Test Engineer for the Integrated Circuit Defect Analysis team. You will enable tailored test equipment and software for Advantest PS5000 and Teradyne UF+ platforms, working with the FA team to bridge design, ATE, and IC failure analysis.

Responsibilities include porting test vectors, converting design data into test patterns, collaborating with FA engineers, and prototyping custom hardware for FA setups.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years with Advantest V93000 PS5000 and Teradyne UltraFLEXplus.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Perl scripting and vector processing.

Responsibilities

• Port and develop test vectors on Advantest V93000 PS5000 and Teradyne UF+.
• Convert design data into functional test patterns to reproduce failures.
• Collaborate with FA engineers, design teams, and technicians to define test flows.
• Improve turnaround by optimizing tester bandwidth and software flows.
• Design and validate custom hardware for FA setups.

Skills

Python

C++

Perl

Automation scripting

Vector processing

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93000 (PS5000)

SmarTEST 8

Teradyne UltraFLEXplus (IG-XL)

PS5000 module

Probe cards / load boards

Job description

As one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, NVIDIA is an industry leader in high-performance computing, gaming and AI. NVIDIA's GPUs are extraordinary in performance and efficiency, and we are continually innovating in creative ways to deliver outstanding solutions in a wide range of sectors. This is a Test Engineer position supporting the Integrated Circuit Defect Analysis (FA) team. The engineer will enable tailored test equipment and software for the Advantest PS5000 and the Teradyne UltraFLEXPlus (UF+) platforms, while working closely with the product TE team and be embedded in the FA team. You will bridge the gap between design, automated test equipment (ATE), and IC failure analysis. You are responsible for co-developing specialized test equipment, adapting FA methodologies, and crafting test scripts that enable diagnostics and root-cause isolation on advanced, high-performance silicon.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Port and develop test vectors, patterns, and software on the Advantest V93000 system, specifically the PS5000 module, as well as Teradyne UltraFLEXplus platforms.
• Convert design simulation data (e.g., VCD, EVCD, STIL) into functional, scan, and structural test patterns to recreate IC failures on the tester.
• Partner with FA engineers, design teams, and test floor technicians to translate physical FA steps like ATE-assisted EMMI or OBIRCH into reproducible, electrical test flows.
• Improve turnaround time from device failure to root cause by optimizing tester hardware bandwidth, signal integrity, and diagnostic software flows.
• Design, prototype, and validate custom test hardware (e.g., specialized load boards, probe cards, and device-under-test (DUT) interfaces) for FA setups.

What We Need To See

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Advantest V93000 (PS5000) (SmarTEST 8 environment) and Teradyne UltraFLEXplus (IG‑XL software).
• Proficiency with script automation (Python, C++, or Perl) and digital vector processing/debug.
• Familiarity with IC FA flows, failure isolation, electrical fault localization, and yield analysis.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward‑thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 132,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 3, and 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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