NVIDIA · 6 hours ago
ATE Senior Hardware Engineer
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expNVIDIA is a leading technology company seeking an ATE Senior Hardware Engineer to join their ATE/SLT hardware team. The role focuses on developing and verifying new socket technologies for IC testing, providing comprehensive hardware solutions, and ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
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Responsibilities
Introduce, develop, verify, and qualify new ATE/SLT socket technologies alongside socket suppliers, ensuring alignment with upcoming IC chip roadmaps
Review and approve ATE/SLT socket technology builds for IC testing during product bring-up and production phases
Provide comprehensive ATE and SLT test fixture/hardware solutions, coordinating the entire process from development and manufacturing to schedule monitoring, verification, and continuous improvement
Complete DOE with a strong sense of responsibility, collecting and analyzing engineering data to make informed decisions and recommendations for improvement
Offer global cross-functional support, driving projects and hosting meetings with both internal teams and external collaborators
Apply outstanding hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, implementing preventive actions to ensure flawless performance
Beyond socket technology, debug surrounding hardware, including thermal plungers and PCBs
Provide on-duty lab support, including potential weekend work when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for EE and ME related degrees
More than 7 years of experience in IC testing engineering and ATE/SLT hardware engineering
Strong background in socket contact pin and frame development, understanding how pin development impacts signal integrity such as TDR
Comprehensive knowledge of socket mechanical and electrical properties, including tolerance analysis and FEA reports
Skilled in interpreting mechanical drawings and understanding mechanical and electrical circuits
Proficiency in IC testing, covering ATE/SLT interface hardware, upkeep, problem-solving, and repairs
Proven troubleshooting skills with the ability to devise solutions and prevent issues from recurring
Willingness to engage in hands-on work, including socket pin investigations and repairs
Ability to lift 30-pound thermal plungers or load boards during unboxing, boxing, and short transportation as well as knowledge of ESD prevention and control
Preferred
Experience with ATE testers is advantageous
Demonstrated history of working directly with ATE/SLT socket in engineering setups to high-volume production
Detail-orientated to align with all specifications and avoid risks in advance
Continuously pursuing engineering excellence by working through design, hands-on troubleshooting, and preventive action
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