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# ESD and Latch-up Test Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $218,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Software Debugging
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/ESD-and-Latch-up-Test-Engineer_JR2019315

## About the Role

* Familiarity of JEDEC and AEC standards related to ESD and latch-up qualification.
 * Practical experience working with MK4 and Orion testers during the development of ESD and Latch-up stress programs.
 * Solid knowledge of CMOS I/O circuits and ESD protection structures.
 * Proficiency in analyzing IC electrical test data and interpreting qualification results.
 * Experience debugging ESD or latch-up failures at the pin, circuit, or product level.
 * Familiarity with semiconductor reliability qualification flows.
 * Experience coordinating with external test vendors and internal multi-functional engineering teams.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize technical findings clearly and drive issues to closure.
 * Some experience with 93K tester program development.
 * 5+ years of related experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.

## Description

We seek an outstanding ESD and Latch-up Test Engineer who will compose, develop, and carry out qualification tests for ESD and latch-up on GPU and Tegra products. This position is based in Santa Clara, CA, USA, and provides an excellent opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies with a team committed to innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

What you will be doing:

 * Plan and perform ESD and Latch-up qualification for new and updated products.
 * Develop HBM, CDM, Latch Up I-test, and supply overvoltage stress programs in accordance with JEDEC/AEC standards.
 * Collaborate with external vendors to compose, build, and validate ESD and LU test fixtures, including test boards, test sockets, and thermal plungers.
 * Conduct ESD and latch-up characterization on test chips incorporating new I/O interfaces and ESD protection structures.
 * Provide regular test status updates to internal engineering and program teams.
 * Debug marginal or failing pins, and work closely with Failure Analysis, Design, and Product teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
 * Maintain, resolve problems in, and calibrate in-house test equipment, including ESD HBM testers, latch-up testers, CDM testers, 2-pin testers, and TLP testers.
 * Update and maintain internal ESD and latch-up databases, documentation, and online resources.


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