Senior ATE Hardware Engineer
NVIDIAJob Title
Senior ATE Hardware Engineer
Role Summary
Design and deliver ATE production loadboards and characterization/evaluation boards for GPU, Tegra, and automotive products. Work on the ATE test platform to enable production testing and device characterization.
Collaborate with test engineers, SI/PI teams, vendors, and cross-functional engineering groups to resolve fabrication and assembly issues, improve test coverage, and reduce production cost.
Experience Level
Senior — 8+ years of relevant experience in ATE board design.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include designing boards for production and characterization, resolving manufacturing issues, and participating in cross-functional test and design activities.
- Design ATE production loadboards and evaluation/characterization boards.
- Work closely with test engineers and vendors to resolve component, fabrication, and assembly issues.
- Collaborate with SI/PI, high-speed characterization, DFT, and ATE test teams to implement effective test solutions.
- Participate in industry conferences and monitor trends relevant to ATE and PCB design.
- Drive projects to completion and deliver qualified designs on schedule.
Requirements
Core technical skills and experience required; separated into must-have and nice-to-have where available.
Must-have:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in ATE board design.
- Experience working with SI/PI teams to improve high-frequency signal performance.
- Proficiency with Cadence Allegro, SPICE, PCB impedance calculators, and Excel; scripting experience (Perl) is expected.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and technical writing skills.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Advantest 93k board design.
- Familiarity with SI/PI simulation flows and tools.
- Experience with multilayer PCBs and complex high-speed digital routing.
Education Requirements
BSEE or higher (focus on RF/communications) or equivalent practical experience. The posting allows equivalent experience in lieu of a 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.
