Senior Structural Test Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
Remote
Location
TX
Salary
$132,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $170k
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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 896 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Structural Test Engineer

As a Senior Structural Test Engineer on the Test Team, you will build next-generation boards and systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver functional test hardware solutions. You will define structural test plans for baseboards and systems, review design concepts, and establish validation strategies to detect SMT, PCB, and component issues early in the process. Your daily work involves developing and automating test infrastructure configurations to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability. You will also manage ICT capability, hardware design requirements, and board debug capabilities while providing DFM guidance. The role requires expertise in ICT programming, fixture design, manufacturing, and factory testing using tools like BSI and FCT universal testers. This position addresses critical structural testing challenges across diverse product lines including consumer graphics, autonomous vehicles, and AI technologies to ensure high-quality hardware production.

What you'll do

  • Define structural test plans and validation strategies for baseboards and systems.
  • Develop and automate test infrastructure configurations to ensure coverage of key product features.
  • Optimize structural test plans to detect SMT, PCB, and component issues early in the process.
  • Provide DFM guidance to board designers and layout engineers to meet ICT requirements.
  • Support production bring-up and debugging for offshore tester platforms including ICT, BSI, and FCT.
  • Coordinate test fixtures and platform automation with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global teams.
  • Create technical documentation and procedures to support manufacturing and testing operations.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in ICT programming, fixture design/manufacturing, and factory testing.
  • Strong understanding of ICT development, hardware design, board debugging, and structural testing.
  • Solid knowledge of board manufacturing processes, PCB design, and fixture design.
  • Proven program management capability to coordinate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global teams.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site at the Dallas or Houston facilities.

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