Senior System Test Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking standout engineering talent to define, develop, deploy, and operate manufacturing test solutions for Data Center products. You will support rack-level testers, optimize cooling and facilities, and drive KPI-driven improvements across global sites.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in PCBA/system validation, strong manufacturing knowledge, and hands-on experience with test fixtures, ECOs, and hardware/software test development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in PCBA and System products validation.
• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, chip to system.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, deploy, and maintain manufacturing test solutions for Data Center products.
• Set up, validate, and support rack level tester platforms at contract manufacturers, internal labs, and 3rd party sites.
• Oversee test facility design and development with efficient air and liquid cooling setup.
• Manage test facility KPIs and upgrade tester/server hardware and software across sites.
• Drive failure analysis of tester/server components to identify root causes and repair.
• Develop test strategy for new product features including fixtures, equipment and diagnostics.

Skills

PCBA validation

System validation

Server architecture

Test fixture design

Test development (hardware/software)

Problem solving

ECOs/process improvement

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Test fixtures/tester design

Tester platforms

Job description

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for phenomenal people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with internal and external hardware and software teams to define, develop, deploy, and maintain manufacturing test solutions for Data Center products.
• Setup, validate and support rack level tester platforms at contract manufacturers, internal labs, and 3rd party test sites.
• Oversee test facility design and development with efficient air and liquid cooling setup.
• Manage test facility KPIs.
• Plan and drive tester/server hardware and software upgrades at all sites.
• Drive failure analysis of tester/server and internal components. Identify the failure root cause, perform required repair, and fix the failure Pareto.
• Drive key tester critical metrics like tester uptime, recovery time, timely report and material management.
• Develop test strategy for new product features including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment and diagnostic software.
• Regular tester and test facility status reporting and improvement recommendations to management.

What we need to see:

• 8+ years of proven experience in PCBA and System products validation.
• BS Degree or MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing, chip to system.
• Background in production test setup including failure analysis, problem solving and ECOs.
• Experience designing, qualifying, and upgrading test fixtures/testers.
• Experience with system test development: hardware and software
• Knowledge of server architecture, design, components, sub-assemblies and systems

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• 5+ years of manufacturing testing experience at a production factory.
• 3+ years of experience in facility cooling design and management. Liquid cooling knowledge is big bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you're creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4; and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

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.