Senior Structural Test Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dallas, TXHouston, TX
Salary
$132,000–$207,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
81 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 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 1673 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Structural Test Engineer

The Senior Structural Test Engineer joins the Test Team to build next-generation boards and systems while delivering 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. Key responsibilities include developing and automating test infrastructure configurations, defining ICT capability, and providing DFM guidance to meet hardware design requirements. You will collaborate with board designers, layout engineers, and tester vendors to support production bring-up and debugging. Required expertise includes ICT programming, fixture design, and factory testing. You must possess a strong understanding of board manufacturing processes, PCB design, and program management. This role supports diverse product lines including consumer graphics, autonomous vehicles, and AI technologies.

What you'll do

  • Define ICT capabilities, hardware design requirements, and board debug capabilities for structural testing.
  • Develop and automate test infrastructure configurations to ensure coverage of key product features.
  • Optimize structural test plans to identify SMT, PCB, and component issues early in production.
  • 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.
  • Develop technical procedures and documentation to support structural test plan implementation.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related fields (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/fixture design, and proven program management capability.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site at either the Dallas or Houston Contract Manufacturing facility.

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