Director, Global Production Test & Operations Engineering

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Director of Production Test Operations to lead CPO/Networking chip test teams and scale manufacturing from development to production. You will define test strategy, align with OSAT partners, and drive improvements with data-driven KPIs.

Candidates should have 15+ years in test operations, including 6+ years leading global teams, and a strong track record building high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in test operations, including 6+ years leading senior technical teams in global organizations
• Hands-on experience with SiPH, CPO platforms, and ATE/CPO hardware
• Strong background in OSAT factory operations; direct factory experience preferred
• Track record of building and growing high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments
• Clear, data-informed communication and decision-making

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams of CPO and Networking Chip Equipment and Production Test engineers - setting direction, developing talent, and holding a high bar for quality and execution
• Define and lead the test manufacturing strategy, aligning processes and performance metrics with broader business and operational objectives
• Partner closely with technology teams, platform suppliers, hardware vendors, test engineering, and OSAT partners to ensure seamless test readiness and ramp execution
• Drive cross-team problem-solving to support high-volume production and resolve complex operational issues with speed and rigor
• Leverage test data and operational KPIs to identify trends, anticipate risk, lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure production runs smoothly
• Ensure all test operations meet internal standards, industry requirements, and best practices

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SiPH

CPO platforms

ATE/CPO hardware

OSAT operations

Job description

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Director of Production Test Operations to lead CPO/Networking chip test teams and scale manufacturing from development to production. You will define test strategy, align with OSAT partners, and drive improvements with data-driven KPIs.

Candidates should have 15+ years in test operations, including 6+ years leading global teams, and a strong track record building high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments.