ESD and Latch-up Test Engineer

Job Title

ESD and Latch-up Test Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and execute ESD and latch-up qualification and characterization tests for GPU and Tegra products. Work with internal design, product, and failure-analysis teams and with external vendors to build and validate test fixtures, stress programs, and qualification documentation.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Mid-Career). The posting specifies 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Execute qualification and characterization programs, maintain test equipment, and report results to engineering teams.

• Plan and perform ESD (HBM, CDM) and latch-up qualification for new and updated products per JEDEC/AEC standards.
• Develop HBM, CDM, latch-up I-test, and supply overvoltage stress programs.
• Collaborate with external vendors to design, build, and validate test fixtures (boards, sockets, thermal plungers).
• Characterize ESD and latch-up on test chips with new I/O interfaces and protection structures.
• Debug marginal or failing pins and coordinate root-cause analysis with Failure Analysis, Design, and Product teams.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot in-house ESD and latch-up test equipment (HBM, CDM, 2-pin, TLP, latch-up testers).
• Update and maintain internal test databases, documentation, and online resources.

Requirements

Essential technical skills and hands-on test experience required.

• Familiarity with JEDEC and AEC standards for ESD and latch-up qualification.
• Practical experience developing ESD and latch-up stress programs using MK4 and Orion testers.
• Solid knowledge of CMOS I/O circuits and ESD protection structures.
• Ability to analyze IC electrical test data and interpret qualification results.
• Experience debugging ESD or latch-up failures at the pin, circuit, or product level.
• Familiarity with semiconductor reliability qualification flows and coordination with external test vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication to summarize technical findings and drive issues to closure.
• Nice-to-have: some experience with 93K tester program development.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or equivalent practical experience. The posting also specifies 5+ years of related experience as an alternative to or in addition to the degree.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.