Senior Lab Technician

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a Sr. Engineering Lab Technician to support global hardware lab infrastructure for silicon validation in Santa Clara, CA. You will work with the Silicon Solutions Team to productize NVIDIA chips into consumer, professional, server, mobile, and automotive solutions.

Responsibilities include daily lab walk-throughs, chemical inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, data analysis, and collaboration with EHS, facilities, and CBRE. Strong instrumentation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of hands-on lab experience.
• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience tracking and handling chemicals in lab environments.
• Strong coordination and communication abilities.
• Solid background in general mechanical engineering and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lab walkthroughs to ensure safety and readiness.
• Track chemical inventory and document usage and storage.
• Maintain organized lab environments and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment including HVAC, PDU, and lab networks.
• Record, analyze, and report data; communicate results to teams.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble racks, benches, and lab structures.
• Coordinate with HW farm to setup lab machines (GPUs, CPUs, SoCs) and testing equipment.

Skills

5+ years experience

Lab safety

Chemical inventory

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Written reports

Protocol compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power tools

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology and amazing people.

NVIDIA is seeking a Sr. Engineering Lab Technician to support global HW lab infrastructure for silicon validation. The hardware's complexity develops exciting challenges. Therefore, someone with a solid understanding and innovative thinking is required to support critical breakthroughs. As part of the Silicon Solutions Team, we are responsible for productizing NVIDIA’s chips into groundbreaking consumer, professional, server, mobile, and automotive solutions!

What Will You Be Doing

• Conduct daily routine lab walk-throughs to identify any issues or concerns that need to be addressed and to maintain a safe working environment in our labs.
• Work closely with Environment, Health, and Safety to track all incoming and outgoing chemicals used in all labs. Document all chemical usage and storage accurately and promptly.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized laboratory environment while adhering to safety regulations and protocols. Ensure all laboratory procedures comply with protocols and standards. Provide critical lab support in collaboration with infrastructure, facilities, CBRE, EHS, and other groups.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including air compressors, water pumps, water chillers, power distribution units, and network issues.
• Record and analyze data, interpret results, and provide concise written reports. Communicate effectively with team members and other departments as needed.
• Familiar with hand tools and power tools to build simple structures, racks, carts, benches, and any other things that relate to the lab environment.
• Work closely with the HW farm team to coordinate setups, configure, and maintain lab machines, including GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs. Set up and operate lab equipment such as scopes, thermal solutions, debugger systems, and data acquisition systems as needed for testing and debugging.

What We Need To See

• 5+ years of relevant proven experience.
• Bachelor's degree in technical fields like Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent experience in tracking and maintaining chemical inventory. (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related field).
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities for effectively conveying technical information and collaborating with the team. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong background in general mechanical engineering. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers), hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately. Proficient in using computer applications for data entry and analysis.
• Prior experience in managing hardware, lab setups, and software issues in the lab. Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of various motherboard platforms, SoCs, PC HW such as graphics cards, memory, and storage!

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 60,000 USD - 101,200 USD for Level 3, and 72,000 USD - 120,750 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 19, 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.