Optical Package Test Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$88,000–$149,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
24 days ago
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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 1472 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Optical Package Test Engineer

The Optical Package Test Engineer joins the Advanced Technology Group to test optical packages for various products. This role involves performing benchtop testing using advanced optical test equipment, updating testing methodologies, and creating new documentation to standardize workflows and procedures. The engineer will collect and visualize optical parameters in test chips while collaborating with multi-functional teams to define optical package testing requirements. Key technical requirements include experience with lasers, OPM, BRM, and optical switches, along with knowledge of optical connector standards and basic photonic device knowledge. Candidates should possess skills in computational methods for advanced manufacturing, data visualization, and optical systems. Proficiency in JMP for data visualization and basic knowledge of Python are also valued, alongside a strong background in materials science, data science, or physics.

What you'll do

  • Perform benchtop testing on optical packages using advanced optical test equipment.
  • Update existing testing methodologies and maintain optical equipment.
  • Create new documentation to standardize workflows and procedures.
  • Collect and visualize optical parameters from test chips.
  • Define optical package testing requirements for multi-functional teams.
  • Solve complex problems to provide creative solutions for product differentiation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Data Science, Physics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2+ years of work experience.
  • Experience with optical test equipment such as lasers, OPM, BRM, and optical switches.
  • Knowledge of optical connector standards and basic photonic device knowledge.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with data visualization using JMP (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of Python (preferred).
  • Fiber industry experience (preferred).

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