Supplier Quality Engineer

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 236,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead memory product quality. You will champion NVIDIA’s quality standards by collaborating with memory suppliers and internal teams to develop and implement world-class quality programs.

You will monitor vendor metrics, drive continuous improvement, and manage FA, PCNs, and on-site supplier audits. A strong DRAM background and proficiency with data analytics tools are required, with 8+ years in the

Qualifications

• MS or BS in engineering with 8+ years in memory industry.
• DRAM technical expertise and ability to interpret datasheets.
• Strong memory quality and reliability background.
• Familiarity with FA techniques (C-SAM, SEM, TEM, FTIR, ASE, Hot Spot).
• Knowledge of 8D and SPC problem-solving approaches.
• Proficient data analytics with Excel, Minitab, JMP or Tableau.
• Experience in Automotive and Data Center environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead memory quality initiatives to meet NVIDIA standards.
• Cultivate supplier relationships to align on strategic quality goals.
• Act as the liaison between memory suppliers and internal teams to resolve excursions.
• Manage memory FA with root cause determination, CAPA, and improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor quality trends and mitigate risks.
• Lead PCNs to assess risks from modifications and excursions.
• Conduct on-site supplier quality audits to ensure best manufacturing practices.

Skills

Memory quality engineering

8D methodology

Quality systems

Data analytics

DRAM knowledge

Education

MS or BS in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Tableau

Job description

NVIDIA is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our team and lead all aspects of memory product quality. In this position, you will champion NVIDIA’s quality standards by collaborating directly with memory suppliers to develop and implement world‑class quality programs. To guarantee quality and reliability of memory products, you will partner with cross‑functional internal teams - including Hardware Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Technical Marketing, and Commodity Management. Additionally, you will monitor vendor metrics, report on quality performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Take charge of comprehensive memory quality initiatives proactively to meet and exceed NVIDIA's quality standards.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships to collaborate and align on strategic quality initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between memory suppliers and internal cross‑functional teams to resolve quality excursions.
• Manage memory failure analysis (FA) by driving root cause determination, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvements.
• Leverage data analytics to monitor memory quality trends and proactively mitigate potential risks.
• Lead all aspects of product change notifications (PCNs) to assess risks associated with modifications and quality excursions.
• Conduct on‑site supplier quality audits to evaluate, verify, and ensure best manufacturing practices.

What we need to see

• MS or BS in engineering or equivalent experience with 8+ years of technical experience in the memory industry.
• DRAM technical expertise with professional knowledge of DRAM operations and the ability to interpret key AC/DC datasheet parameters.
• Strong background in memory quality and reliability, memory design, memory testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of foundational memory quality systems, reliability concepts, and failure theories.
• Familiarity with physical FA techniques, including C‑SAM, SEM, TEM, FTIR, ASE, and Hot Spot Analysis.
• Memory quality management experience to apply problem‑solving tools including 8D methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Hands‑on experience with data analytic tools to interpret data trends using Excel, Minitab, JMP, or Tableau.
• Direct experience to manage memory quality specifications tailored for Automotive and Data Center environments.
• Highly dedicated professional capable of performing complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Deep background of memory quality engineering and direct experience of memory vendors quality improvements.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience in quality enhancement and failure analysis (FA) for HBM and LPDDR architectures.
• Direct experience in memory technology development and test quality optimization, specifically focusing on HBM3E, HBM4, and LPDDR5.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 235,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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