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Product Development Engineer -- Post-Si Characterization
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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$119,846 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
What You'll Be Doing:
As an integral part of product engineering, you will drive our latest architecture designs to market. Pioneer modern ATE test methodologies for next-generation GPU circuits, advanced silicon technologies, and innovative assembly processes -- partner directly with feature designers to build success criteria that drive product excellence from concept to silicon. Identify and resolve yield bottlenecks, analyze and drive test failures, wafer & package level failures on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). Propose DOEs and come up with solutions to complex characterization problems. Multi-functionally lead efforts to build solutions with foundry, DFT, test, Planning and quality to root-cause and solve technical problems. Play a pivotal role in influencing next-generation ASIC designs and silicon solutions—improving circuit quality and testability at the architecture level to accelerate qualification, cut test times, and deliver faster, smoother silicon releases.What We Need To See:
Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. 5+ years of Product development engineering or relevant experience. Attention to details, strong problem solving skills, data driven decisions, critical thinking & solution focused. Experience with digital design, circuit analysis, characterization and qualification. Knowledgeable in ATE test flows, DFT and device physics. Proficient in statistical data analysis using JMP software or other analytic tools. Strong interpersonal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to define and drive problems to closure independently with minimal supervision.Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:
Hands-on skills with Advantest 93K tester with SMT7 or SMT8 OS. Knowledge of test time and DPPM reduction. Experience with logic or SRAM and Voltage/Frequency characterization. With DFT (design for test) background and be familiar with ATE test principles. Examples of creative solutions to silicon or package problems with familiarity with automation or AI tools. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be technology industry's best employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with us! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 3, and 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits
- Dental Insurance