Systems Quality and Reliability Lead - LPU

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 264,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Equity eligibility

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is hiring a Lead Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will manage RMA and FA debug analysis for AI/ML products, conduct tests, and collaborate with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in EE, over 8 years in systems testing, and knowledge of FA techniques. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, reflecting your level and expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on systems test and/or validation engineering experience.
• Proven hands-on management and leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of PCB card and system level test and debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead debug and root-cause analysis of field RMAs.
• Analyze RMA, FA and repair data to identify trends.
• Oversee hardware quality performance and monitor metrics.

Skills

Hands-on systems test and validation

Management and leadership experience

Competence with lab equipment

Reliability tests experience

Knowledge of FA techniques

Fault isolation techniques

High-speed interfaces proficiency

Programming in Python, PERL, C++

Education

BS/MS in EE, Physics, or related degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

Join our LPU team as Lead Systems Quality and Reliability Engineer.

What you'll be doing:

You will own, build, and manage the RMA and FA debug and root-cause analysis for existing and new Nvidia AI/ML products. You will conduct tests and root-cause analysis. Other responsibilities include:

• Conduct and lead debug and root-cause analysis of field RMAs, collaborating with Systems Engineers, Hardware engineers, Software engineers, and operations engineers as required
• Scale root cause FA capabilities within your organization
• Create FA result reports that align with standard 8D or similar process
• Analyze RMA, FA and repair data, identify trends and raise quality alerts when necessary, and drive resolution, containment, and mitigation plans
• Oversee hardware quality performance, monitoring field quality data and associated metrics including RMA rates, MTBF, and Reliability Ratio
• Manage operational performance of FA at CMs, ensuring partners achieve key performance indicators including FA cycle times, fault duplication rates, and fault isolation rates
• Oversee the setup of new products into Failure Analysis operations

What we need to see:

• BS/MS in EE, Physics, or a related degree (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of hands‑on systems test and/or validation engineering experience
• Proven hands‑on management and leadership experience
• Competence using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.
• Experience with enabling reliability tests such as HTOL and quality tests such as Burn‑in
• Working knowledge of FA techniques and tools such as FIB, SEM, TDR, VNA, and CSAM
• Strong knowledge of fault isolation techniques such as OBIRCH, DLS/LADA, LVP, and LVI
• Proficiency with high‑speed interfaces (SerDes, PCIe, DDR)
• Proficiency in Python, PERL, C++, or other languages on UNIX/Linux
• Excellent knowledge of PCB card and system level test and debug, and ability to manage factory floor partners (CMs) for RMA/FA activities

Benefits

Competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Base salary range: $168,000 - $264,500 for Level 4; $196,000 - $310,500 for Level 5. Eligible for equity and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate 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.