Test and Failure Analysis Technician

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $60,000–$101,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Test and Failure Analysis Technician

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As a Test and Failure Analysis Technician, you will join the Board Level Reliability lab to support functional validation for GPU and Tegra products, including large server systems. Your daily responsibilities involve setting up functional test hardware and software, developing scripts for automated test programs, and operating probing systems for electrical functional tests. You will perform mechanical and electrical testing alongside Physical Failure Analysis to identify failure mechanisms like delamination and voids. Utilizing techniques such as CSAM and X-ray imaging, you will analyze failure data to generate detailed root cause reports. Required skills include experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and curve tracers, along with proficiency in Windows, Linux, and CentOS. You must demonstrate expertise in electronics reliability concepts, semiconductor failure analysis, and basic programming for test automation.

Skills

Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) CSAM X-ray Imaging Electrical Engineering Linux CentOS Windows Scripting Oscilloscope Multimeter Curve Tracer Root Cause Analysis Test Automation Microsoft Office GPU Tegra

What you'll do

Set up functional test hardware and software for large server systems and GPU/Tegra products.
Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs.
Operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests.
Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with Physical Failure Analysis to identify failure mechanisms.
Conduct advanced failure analysis using CSAM and X-ray imaging to detect internal defects.
Analyze failure data and generate detailed reports with clear root cause findings.
Maintain, debug, and improve test setups and lab infrastructure.
Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of semiconductor failure analysis experience.
Strong understanding of electronics reliability concepts and failure mechanisms.
Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X-ray inspection.
Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Comfortable working with multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and CentOS.
Basic programming and scripting knowledge for test automation.
Experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and curve tracers.