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ATE and SLT Hardware Engineer

NVIDIA· Engineer, Test
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Santa Clara, CA$132k - $207kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Hardware engineering role focused on ATE/SLT interface hardware for IC package testing, including design review, fixture development, and hands-on troubleshooting for product launch and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (EE and ME related degrees preferred).
  • 5+ years of IC testing engineering and ATE/SLT hardware engineering experience.
  • Experience with test sockets and thermal plungers is a strong plus; familiar with socket/thermal plunger mechanics and PCB footprints.
  • Experience with socket signal integrity is a strong plus.
  • Understanding of mechanical drawings and knowledge of mechanical and electrical circuit concepts.
  • IC testing knowledge of ATE/SLT interface hardware, maintenance, fixing, and repairs (socket, load board, thermal plungers).
  • ATE tester knowledge is a plus.
  • Proven ability to solve problems and provide prevention.
  • Willingness to do hands-on work (socket pin repair, electric wire, tiny components).
  • Able to lift 30 pounds; knowledge of ESD prevention and control.

Skills

Required:Test socket design and evaluationThermal plunger design and troubleshootingDOE (design of experiments)Hardware debugging and root-cause analysisMechanical drawing interpretation

Benefits

  • benefits (link available in posting)
Last updated Jul 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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