ATE Test Engineer at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Technology, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in IC Design, application or ATE testing of VLSI
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Advantest 93K ATE platform (SmarTest 8) is essential
  • Critical thinking, good communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent debugging and analytical skills
  • Understanding of DFT insertion techniques including SCAN, ATPG, MBIST and IOBIST

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, implement, and support ATE test program bringup, characterization and production for latest GPU/Tegra/Automotive products
  • Construct or enhance test methods, debug and integration of timings/levels/patterns/TM and test flow into a test program
  • Own test methodologies and strive for continuous improvement of production test programs quality/efficiency
  • Demonstrate good understanding of LB schematics and design to aid debug
  • Actively participate with cross functional teams including Product Development Engineering, DFT, and IC design to efficiently debug product failures and implement optimal solutions
  • Write and maintain scripts/tools for the test engineering group, enhance the group’s overall productivity and effectiveness

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ATETest Program DevelopmentGPUTegraAutomotiveDFTLB SchematicsDebuggingScriptingTest MethodologiesCharacterizationProduction TestingYield Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the ATE Test Engineer role?

A Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years of relevant experience in IC Design, application or ATE testing of VLSI are required. Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Advantest 93K ATE platform (SmarTest 8) is essential, along with critical thinking, good communication and collaboration skills, excellent debugging and analytical skills, and understanding of DFT insertion techniques including SCAN, ATPG, MBIST and IOBIST.

What does the ATE Test Engineer do at NVIDIA?

The role involves defining, developing, implementing, and supporting ATE test program bringup, characterization and production for GPU/Tegra/Automotive products, owning test methodologies for continuous improvement, debugging with understanding of LB schematics, participating with cross-functional teams, and writing scripts/tools to enhance productivity.

What compensation and benefits does NVIDIA offer?

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience will make me stand out for this ATE Test Engineer position?

Experience in analog circuit design, PLL’s, system level testing/validation, knowledge of active thermal management, product engineering such as yield analysis, vmin/fmax characterization, defect analysis, Linux operating systems, and programming languages such as Perl/Python and/or C/C++, Java will help you stand out.

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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