Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, and top-notch Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our growing team, located in Santa Clara, California. At NVIDIA, we design and produce advanced technology Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) used in consumer, automotive, data center, and enterprise solutions. Your technical and industry expertise will contribute to our ongoing success! You'll work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, develop, and qualify manufacturing solutions, implement, and ensure NVIDIA's quality standards of manufacturability, yield improvement, and advanced process controls. If you like challenges, we want you!

What you'll be doing:

• Drive manufacturing engineering requirements and standard processes at vendors and contract manufacturers.

• Develop SMT processes to scale new products, including mechanical fixture design.

• Collaborate closely with contract manufacturers (CM)to ensure on-time builds execution and champion process improvements and tool development to address workmanship issues.

• Provide DFX feedback and collaborate with multi-functional teams to improve final product yield, reliability, and ensure robust design for manufacturing.

• Ensure mass production launch readiness and provide feedback to optimize PCBA process.

• Establish and implement critical-to-quality process control measures, including manufacturing limits and critical Process Control Indicator (CpK).

• Monitor SMT process data critical metrics for New Product Introduction (NPI) and mass production (MP) builds, driving suppliers to corrective action to meet established six sigma quality goals.

• Plan and implement advanced Research and Development programs and DOE's as required to achieve and exceed product performance and customer Reliability requirements.

• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) efficiently implementing new materials and technologies, and review and improve manufacturing practices and processes at the assembly and system levels, ensuring significant improvements in quality and reliability.

What we need to see:

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of Proven experience in a Manufacturing Process Engineering role.

• Extensive expertise in all PCBA Technologies and Manufacturing with a strong background in Quality and Supplier Management.

• Experience with temperature profiling process to achieve optimum solderability.

• Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), wave soldering, and Backend Processes including boards and systems assembly and test.

• Knowledge and understanding of solder alloy materials, SPI, AOI, X-Ray inspection machines, Routers (mechanical & laser), Press-Fit mechanical process, and Rework Processes per IPC7711/7721.

• Background of dispensing systems and processes (corner bonding, underfill, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, adhesives…) is a plus.

• Knowledge of Process Flow, Process Control Plan, and Process FMEA is a plus.

• Willingness and ability to travel within the North America region.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• In-depth knowledge of industry specifications and requirements.

• Ability to be a self-driver with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and organization skills, good time management and task prioritization.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Hands-on and management experience with SMT Assembly processes in a manufacturing environment.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. This role presents an opportunity to have a wide impact at NVIDIA by improving the factory planning function. Are you creative, hard-working, dedicated, and determined? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 112,000 USD - 218,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.