ATE and SLT Senior Thermal Engineer

We are now looking for an ATE/SLT Senior Thermal Engineer to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. This role is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise and be part of a world-class team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.

The ATE/SLT hardware group at NVIDIA delivers the interface equipment for IC package testing during final test and system level test. You will engage with highly customized high-speed sockets, active thermal plungers, and load boards, focusing especially on thermal solutions. Your efforts will be vital in creating, validating, and approving new thermal technologies that correspond with the future of IC chip roadmaps.

What you’ll be doing:

• Introduce, develop, validate, and qualify new ATE/SLT thermal technologies in accordance with future IC chip roadmaps.

• Review and approve the development of passive and active thermal control and corresponding change kits for ATE/SLT IC testing for product bring-up and production.

• Provide ATE/SLT test fixture/HW solutions from building, manufacturing order, schedule monitoring, verification, and improvement.

• Collect and analyze engineering data, making decisions and recommendations for improvement.

• Provide global cross-functional support and drive projects with internal and external collaborators.

• Apply strong hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills to provide preventive actions.

• Debug and support surrounding hardware, including sockets and PCBs.

• Require on-duty lab support, with occasional weekend support.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Degrees in EE and ME are preferred.

• Over 7 years of experience in IC testing engineering and ATE/SLT hardware engineering.

• Solid experience in active thermal regulation within ATE/SLT, knowledge of PID control, evaporators, test procedures, and data parsing.

• Comprehension of thermal simulation reports and mechanical drawings.

• Knowledge of IC testing, ATE/SLT interface hardware, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities along with the capacity to deliver solutions and avoid repetition.

• Willingness to conduct hands-on work beyond thermal hardware, such as socket pin repair and electrical wiring.

• Capability to lift 30-pound thermal plungers and/or load boards.

• Understanding of electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention and control.

• Strong collaborator with excellent communication abilities and experience working across various functional areas.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Demonstrated history of working directly with ATE/SLT thermal hardware from engineering setups to high-volume production.

• Diligent approach to align with all specifications and minimize risks.

• Dedication to engineering excellence through building, hands-on troubleshooting, and preventive action.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. This role presents an opportunity to have a wide impact at NVIDIA by improving the factory planning function. Are you creative, hard-working, dedicated, and determined? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 27, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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