Director, Production Test Operations Engineering

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $232,000–$356,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

Nvidia currently has 1391 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Production Test Operations Engineering

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As Director, Production Test Operations Engineering, you will lead and develop teams of CPO and Networking Chip Equipment and Production Test engineers to move innovative products from development into production. You will define the test manufacturing strategy, align processes with operational objectives, and manage quality execution across domestic and APAC OSAT sites. Your daily responsibilities include partnering with technology teams, platform suppliers, and hardware vendors to ensure seamless test readiness and ramp execution while resolving complex operational issues for high-volume production. The role requires expertise in SiPH, CPO platforms, and ATE/CPO hardware within a manufacturing environment. You will utilize test data and operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position focuses on the technical challenge of transitioning Co-Packaged Optics and Networking chip products into large-scale manufacturing while maintaining rigorous internal standards and industry requirements.

Skills

CPO ATE SiPH OSAT Test Manufacturing Production Test KPIs Continuous Improvement

What you'll do

Lead and develop teams of CPO and Networking Chip Equipment and Production Test engineers.
Define and lead the test manufacturing strategy to align processes with business objectives.
Partner with technology teams, hardware vendors, and OSAT partners to ensure test readiness and ramp execution.
Resolve complex operational issues and drive cross-team problem-solving for high-volume production.
Analyze test data and KPIs to identify trends, anticipate risks, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all test operations meet internal standards, industry requirements, and best practices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in test operations.
6+ years of experience leading senior technical teams in global organizations.
Hands-on experience with SiPH, CPO platforms, and ATE/CPO hardware.
Strong background in OSAT factory operations; direct factory experience preferred.
Track record of building and growing high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments.
Clear, data-informed communication and decision-making skills.

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