Reliability Testing Intern, Operations - Summer 2026 at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Knowledge of IC packaging, reliability testing, and semiconductor technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical findings clearly
  • Ways to stand out
  • Knowledge in IC packaging and physics of failure
  • Experience in high power testing, such as Hipot, SIR, ECM
  • Experience in image processing
  • Knowledge of packaging/test/failure analysis lab equipment (plus)
  • Knowledge of CAD/SolidWorks or similar design software (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Develop methods, execute performance tests, and analyze data for IC components and board-level product certifications
  • Participate in research and development of novel IC qualification processes
  • Review and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documents to support equipment setup, calibration, and installation
  • Assist engineers with analysis tasks, including equipment setup, sample preparation, basic thermal/power characterization, and troubleshooting of test equipment
  • Support reliability lab operations by contributing to test requirement assessments, metrology design/optimization, and mechanical fixture assembly/debug
  • Prepare and deliver project updates and lessons learned to the team

Skills

IC packaging
reliability testing
semiconductor technologies
CAD
SolidWorks
failure analysis
thermal characterization
problem-solving

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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