Senior Package Modeling Engineer

Thomas To; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Join NVIDIA's Advanced Technology Group as a Senior Package Modeling Engineer. You will perform FEA to evaluate stress, warpage, and thermo-mechanical behavior in cutting‑edge semiconductor packages, influencing materials and process options.

You will mentor team members and collaborate across functions to ensure robust package builds and reliable performance. This role offers competitive base salary ranges for Level 3 and Level 4, plus equity and benefits, with base location in Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of FEA modeling/simulation experience.
• Strong expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of thermal-mechanical interactions and reliability failure modes.
• Familiarity with JEDEC reliability standards and accelerated life testing.
• Understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging architecture and materials.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stress, warpage, and thermo-mechanical behavior.
• Contribute to packaging technology direction and roadmaps by evaluating materials and interconnect concepts.
• Analyze material properties and their impact on package reliability.
• Establish modeling approaches, interpret results, and mentor across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust package builds.
• Document modeling methodologies and present findings to collaborators.

Skills

FEA modeling

Thermal-mechanical analysis

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

Join us in an outstanding opportunity as a Senior Package Modeling Engineer in the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at NVIDIA. Using our history of innovation, you will contribute to the next era of computing, driven by AI and pioneering technology. As part of our team, your efforts will directly affect the reliability and performance of advanced semiconductor package developments. This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated and committed to achieving flawless results in a cooperative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to assess stress, warpage, and thermo-mechanical behavior throughout advanced semiconductor packaging platforms.
• Contribute to packaging technology direction and long‑term roadmaps by evaluating new materials, interconnect concepts, and process options with a focus on structural robustness and reliability.
• Analyze material properties and their impact on package reliability.
• Establish modeling approaches and assumptions, interpret simulation results, and provide practical mentorship that influences package build, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust package builds.
• Document modeling methodologies and present findings to collaborators.

What We Need To See

• MS or PhD or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of FEA modeling/simulation experience.
• Strong expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of thermal-mechanical interactions and reliability failure modes.
• Familiarity with JEDEC reliability standards and accelerated life testing.
• Practical understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging architecture and materials (flip-chip, 2.5D/3D IC, CoWoS-R, CoWoS-L, advanced substrates).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

This role offers an outstanding chance to work alongside world‑class talent in an encouraging and ambitious environment. Your contributions will help determine the future of semiconductor packaging and enable NVIDIA to continue competing at the highest levels. Do what’s never been done before and make a lasting impact on the world!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 3, and 140,000 USD - 224,250 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 23, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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