Senior Materials and Process Engineer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Manufacturing • $160,000 PA - $304,750 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Materials and Process Engineer to lead PCB material selection, qualification, and manufacturing process development for high-power electronics in consumer and datacenter applications. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams (electrical, mechanical, product engineers) to define components, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments to optimize materials and processes, interpreting data, collaborating with product managers, developing validation test plans, leading failure analyses, and identifying industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses extensive polymer science expertise, deep knowledge of PCB manufacturing, and experience with various material characterization techniques.
Must have:
  • Extensive polymer science background
  • Deep knowledge of PCB stack and manufacturing
  • Experience with material characterization techniques
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • PhD in a related field
  • Experience with advanced PCB manufacturing techniques
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We are looking for a subject matter expert on all aspects of PCB material selection and design. Your work will enable the development of innovative printed circuit boards and assembly solutions for NVIDIA’s next generation consumer and datacenter products. You will be working closely with a team of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and product engineers, as well as outside component suppliers and manufacturing partners to define component, assembly & manufacturing processes that meet aggressive design targets. You will guide supplier process development and integrate components into the R&D and production workflows in support of new, ground breaking computing systems.

The ideal candidate brings experience working closely with suppliers on the materials and processes used in PCBs and related assemblies, preferably using novel materials. You enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment, and you excel at translating functional requirements into prototype design requirements and then guiding those products through development into high-volume manufacturing. You are able to identify requirements and constraints and lead effective test programs that navigate these inputs. You are a strong communicator who keeps team members informed and involved.

What you will be doing:

  • Materials selection, qualification, and manufacturing process development of PCB materials for high power electronics devices used in consumer and datacenter applications.

  • Collaborate closely with outside suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop and validate hardware solutions, ensuring that project work and timelines are clearly defined, communicated and updated

  • Systematically plan and lead the execution on experiments to identify and study property-structure relationships of PCB materials and manufacturing processing metrics, optimizing for performance, cost, and yield.

  • Collect, interpret, and present data from disparate sources to internal partners.

  • Collaborate closely with product managers to ensure new product specifications are met or exceeded.

  • Develop and document validation test plans, incorporating pass/fail criteria that align with hardware performance targets

  • Lead failure analysis studies and feed root cause data back into the development cycle for iterative design and process improvement

  • Identify and predict trends in PCB materials and manufacturing processes.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 6+ years of relevant experience.

  • Extensive polymer science background with a deep understanding of structure-property relationships of typical PCB thermoset and thermoplastic materials

  • In-depth knowledge of the entire PCB stack, from resins and prepreg materials to metallization techniques to SMT solder reflow process conditions

  • Extensive experience in the PCB manufacturing industry with strong industry ties.

  • Proven experience in systematically planning and executing experiments to optimize processes or products.

  • Experience with PCB metallization techniques such as electro- and electroless plating and physical vapor deposition techniques such as sputtering, thermal evaporation, and e-beam evaporation.

  • Extensive experience with material characterization techniques including FTIR, NMR, dielectric s-parameters, yield strength, tensile strength, elastic modulus, thermal conductivity, and coefficient of thermal expansion

  • Hands-on experience with identifying and solving defects & process control issues in PCB and components, both in-house and at partners/suppliers

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • PhD in a related field.

  • Experience with advanced and innovative PCB manufacturing techniques and materials is a plus!

  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to PCB materials and manufacturing.

  • Background with PCB layout tools

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our products are leading the way with groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power-efficient chips in their class? If so, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 160,000 USD - 304,750 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.

Similar Jobs

Meta - Research Scientist Intern, Photorealistic Telepresence (PhD)

Meta

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior UI Artist

Epic Games

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Product Designer II - Enterprise Design

The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Company3 Method Studios - Facility Technician (7:00am - 3:30pm PT)

Company3 Method Studios

Canada (On-Site)
6 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Lead Product Designer - Sports Design

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Tesla - Process Technician, Body in White / Manufacturing Engineering

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Scientific Games  - Senior Software Engineer

Scientific Games

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Corsair - Product Engineer

Corsair

Milpitas, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Assystems - Environmental Engineer

Assystems

Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Tesla - Plastic Shop Project Engineer Intern

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Company3 Method Studios - Data Wrangler Supervisor (Temporary)

Company3 Method Studios

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Gunzilla - Senior Technical Animator

Gunzilla

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
NVIDIA - Senior System Profiling Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Warner Bros Games - Game Director

Warner Bros Games

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Joyride Games - UI/UX Designer

Joyride Games

Palo Alto, California, United States (Remote)
1 Year ago
Tesla - Cellular Software Development Engineer

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Company3 Method Studios - Senior Benefits Administrator (Temporary)

Company3 Method Studios

Santa Monica, California, United States (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
ZeniMax Media - Animateur.trice senior (cinématiques) / Senior Animator (Cinematics)

ZeniMax Media

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Company3 Method Studios - Facility Technician (Housekeeping) - 7:00am - 3:30pm PT

Company3 Method Studios

Canada (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Fluence - Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

Fluence

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Santa Clara, California, United States

Nintendo - Associate Concept Artist (NST)

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Pastry Cook/Baker - Part Time

The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Netflix - Senior Manager, Product Management (Demand Connectivity) - Ads

Netflix

Los Gatos, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Skillz - FP&A Manager

Skillz

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Samsung Semiconductor - Senior Staff Engineer, SoC Power Architect

Samsung Semiconductor

San Jose, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
IGN - Lead Product Manager

IGN

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer (Identity)

The Walt Disney Company

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Sandbox VR - Retail Associate

Sandbox VR

Roseville, Minnesota, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
ByteDance - Benefits Business Partner - San Jose

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Barracuda Networks  Inc  - XDR Specialist

Barracuda Networks Inc

Dallas, Texas, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Manufacturing Jobs

Tesla - Logistics Shift Supervisor

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Supplier Quality Engineer

Aristocrat Gaming

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Assystems - Site Engineer- Electrical

Assystems

Bagalkote, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Tesla - Manufacturing Engineer, High Pressure Die Casting

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Tesla - Associate Environmental Manager

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Mechanical Engineering Student

NVIDIA

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Tesla - Vision Systems Engineer

Tesla

Brandenburg, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Assystems - PROCESS  ENGINEER

Assystems

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Assystems - Electrical Design Engineer

Assystems

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Mattel  Inc  - Industrial Engineer I

Mattel Inc

West Java, Indonesia (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.


Texas, United States (Remote)

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)

United Kingdom (Remote)

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)

Santa Clara, California, United States (Hybrid)

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by NVIDIA

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug