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# ATE and SLT Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** NVIDIA Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $207,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Hardware Interface Design, Signal Integrity
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/ATE-and-SLT-Hardware-Engineer_JR2020058

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. EE and ME related degrees are preferred.
 * 5 plus years of IC testing engineering and ATE/SLT hardware engineering experience.
 * Experience with test sockets and thermal plungers is a strong plus. Familiar with test socket and/or thermal plunger mechanics and PCB footprints.
 * Experience with socket signal integrity is a strong plus.
 * Fully capable of understanding mechanical drawings and knowing mechanical and electrical circuit knowledge.
 * Have IC testing knowledge of ATE/SLT interface hardware, maintenance, fixing, and repairs. (Socket, load board, thermal plungers)
 * Having ATE tester knowledge is a plus.
 * Proven ability in solving problems and providing solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
 * Willing to conduct hands-on-work such as socket pin repair, electric wire, and tiny capacitor/resistor.
 * Able to lift 30 pounds load board during unboxing, boxing, and a short transportation and have the knowledge of prevention and control of electrostatic discharge (ESD)

## Description

* Review and approve the design of test socket, thermal plunger, and other accessories related to ATE/SLT IC testing for product bring-up and production.
 * Provide ATE and SLT test fixture/HW solutions from design, manufacturing order, schedule monitoring, verification, and improvement.
 * Drive ATE and SLT socket/thermal technology, solutions, and qualifications.
 * Drive DOE with a sense of responsibility from gathering and analyzing engineering data and making decisions and recommendations for improvement.
 * Provide multi-functional support.
 * Drive a project and host a meeting with internal and external collaborators.
 * Apply strong hardware troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Possess the ability to provide preventive actions.
 * Able to debug ATE/SLT hardware setup such as socket, thermal plunger, PCB, chiller, and handler.
 * Require on-duty lab support. Weekend support may be necessary.


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