Test and Failure Analysis Technician

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a qualified Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Board Level Reliability lab. You will set up and run electrical and mechanical tests on GPU/Tegra products, develop test automation scripts, and perform advanced failure analysis using CSAM and X-ray imaging.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of FA experience, with strong problem-solving and independent work capabilities. Equity and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years semiconductor FA experience.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X-ray inspection.
• Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Comfortable working with Windows, Linux, and CentOS.
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge for test automation.
• Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set up functional test hardware and software for NV products, including large server systems.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs.
• Set up and operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with PFA to identify failure mechanisms.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis using CSAM and X-ray imaging.
• Analyze failure data, correlate test results, and generate root-cause reports.
• Maintain, debug, and improve test setups and lab infrastructure.
• Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Failure Analysis

CSAM

X-ray Inspection

Test Automation

Lab Instruments

Windows/Linux

Scripting Basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Curve Tracers

Job description

At NVIDIA, our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We're united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, deep learning, space exploration, medicine, computational finance and automotive design. And we've only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard-working, and creative people to help us take on some of these extraordinary opportunities.

What you will be doing:

• Work in the Board Level Reliability lab environment and set up functional test hardware and software for various NV products, including large server systems, and perform functional validation for GPU/Tegra products.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs.
• Set up and operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis using techniques such as CSAM (C-Scan Acoustic Microscopy) and X-ray imaging to detect internal defects, delamination, voids, and structural issues.
• Analyze failure data, correlate test results, and generate detailed reports with clear root cause findings.
• Maintain, debug, and continuously improve test setups and lab infrastructure.
• Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with minimum 5 year semiconductor FA experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics reliability concepts and failure mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X-ray inspection.
• Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Comfortable working with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, CentOS).
• Basic programming/scripting knowledge for test automation.
• Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive tasks to closure.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to take on technical challenges.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us.

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. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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