Senior Director, PCB and PCBA Group Leader at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Technology, AI, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
20+ overall years of experience across PCB and PCBA/SMT technologies, including at least 10 years leading large, global, cross-functional engineering or manufacturing technology organizations
Demonstrated mastery of PCB technology development including laminate systems, interconnect structures, HDI/multilayer stackups, fabrication processes, and reliability engineering
Strong hands-on background in PCBA and SMT manufacturing, including solder materials, adhesives, underfill, thermal materials, stencil and reflow processes, DFM/DFT, SPC, FA, and high-reliability assembly
Proven experience managing and developing global PCB supply bases, including technology roadmaps, qualifications, quality programs, capacity strategies, and supplier performance management
Experience supporting high-reliability markets (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical) with rigorous process control and reliability requirements (strong plus)
Established ability to partner deeply with Hardware, Signal Integrity, and Reliability Engineering teams, both domestic and offshore, with a track record of solving complex design-to-build challenges
Demonstrated success operating at executive scale: strong leadership presence, clear communication, decisive problem solving, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers
A builder’s mindset with high motivation, strong analytical thinking, creativity, and a passion for developing new technologies and elevating global manufacturing capability

Responsibilities

Partner with Design Engineering to drive the end-to-end roadmap for PCB and PCBA technologies across all NVIDIA product lines, from early R&D through mass-production readiness
Lead strategic sourcing, quality, delivery, and commercial management of the global PCB supply base, ensuring capability, resilience, and readiness for rapid growth
Develop and implement technical plans and programs that advance PCB and PCBA technologies in both the short and long term, ensuring suppliers have the capacity and capability to support mass-production volumes
Plan and execute advanced R&D programs for next-generation PCB and PCBA/SMT technologies including materials, interconnect structures, and assembly processes to achieve high yields, strong reliability, and readiness for Data Center, Networking, Gaming, and Automotive products
Partner closely with U.S. and Israeli Hardware and Signal Integrity teams to anticipate and support PCB, PCBA, and SMT requirements early in the design cycle
Partner with leading PCB fabricators and material suppliers to shape next-generation technologies, guide their development roadmaps, and qualify new processes and materials for reliable mass production
Select, pre-qualify, secure capacity, and allocate market share for PCB suppliers across NPI and mass-production demands
Manage all engineering and NPI quick-turn PCB/PCBA builds, ensuring industry-leading cycle times, quality, and predictability

Skills

PCB

PCBA

SMT

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

R&D

Signal Integrity

Hardware Design

Quality Management

Mass Production

Data Center

Networking

Gaming

Automotive

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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