Manager, IC Reliability Labs

Job Title

Manager, IC Reliability Labs

Role Summary

Lead IC reliability test lab operations for NVIDIA Networking R&D in Yokneam. Manage technicians and practical engineers and oversee reliability testing, lab equipment, inventories, and process improvements.

Work includes reliability testing on ATE and evaluation boards for design validation, production validation and IC characterization, and supporting engineering teams with test execution and data.

Experience Level

Senior — the role requires management experience; the posting specifies at least 5 years managing IC test and reliability labs and leading teams of 5 or more technicians/operators.

Responsibilities

Accountable for lab operations, team management, equipment uptime, and test execution quality.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the IC reliability test labs, including prioritization, performance reviews, and training for technicians and operators.
• Oversee and execute reliability testing on ATE, evaluation boards, HTOL systems, ovens, and system-level test equipment.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment (IC ATE, scopes, DVMs, tooling), minimizing downtime and ensuring readiness.
• Manage lab inventory, IQC/OQC activities, IC inventory and shipments for reliability workflows.
• Support engineers and internal customers with test setup, quality & reliability tasks, and adherence to test methodologies.
• Develop, document, and maintain lab procedures, test data records and engineering stock; pursue automation to improve productivity.
• Ensure and enforce lab safety procedures and perform regular safety checks.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and practical skills required to perform the role; candidate should be hands-on and management-ready.

• Minimum 5 years proven management experience of IC test and reliability labs.
• Experience supervising teams of 5+ technicians/operators/practical engineers.
• Strong practical knowledge of Automated Test Equipment and reliability systems (HTOL, dual-chamber ovens, IC testers, system-level test).
• Hands-on experience operating lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital voltmeters.
• Ability to read electronic circuit schematics and perform practical lab tasks.
• Self-learner, independent, motivated, highly organized with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, can-do approach to lead in a fast-changing and demanding engineering environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Software/programming experience (C++, Perl, Python, Linux scripting).
• Experience with ATE operations and test program workflows.
• Broader understanding of electronic circuits, networking, computers and operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.

Education Requirements

Specifies education in Electronics or Practical Engineering ("Electronic or Practical Engineer education"). The posting does not state specific degree levels (Bachelor's, Master's, etc.) or include explicit equivalent-experience language.

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.