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Nvidia Senior Thermal Manufacturing Engineer in Santa Clara, California
NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. We are leading the way into high growth area of Autonomous Driving, High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and computer Gaming. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work to amplify human creativity and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today.
Thermal Manufacturing Engineering Team at NVIDIA is responsible for thermal manufacturing readiness as related to the development of solutions for NVIDIA hardware products from thermal systems and components from chip to data center, and we support all products NVIDIA develops. As our business grows, we are looking to recruit a Senior Thermal Manufacturing Engineer in our Santa Clara office. Your contribution will be towards thermal manufacturing development, finding MFD (manufacturing for design) solutions to support NVIDIA innovations, driving manufacturing feedback to Engineering and implementing industry best practice to ensure smooth system integration in manufacturing. You will be working concurrently with NVIDIA hardware multi-functional teams and supplier partners, to develop detailed solutions to improve manufacturability maturity, via prototyping analysis and fixture designs, starting from conception phase, through new product introduction (NPI) and to mass production.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and perform detailed thermal manufacturability analysis and liaison to NVIDIA hardware development team and provide manufacturing solutions using the best industry practice
Lead suppliers to establish efficient fabrication process flow and to drive solutions to problems that are or might adversely affect MP
Ensure clear thermal specifications such as performance, testing setup and reliability requirement
Identify, assess and apply risk mitigation techniques to optimize manufacturability, initiate and lead investigation of issues, root cause product failures, and drive corrective action, that are affect supplier manufacturability
Gather feedback through DFx, yield issues, repair center activities to improve workflow efficiency and find yield opportunities
Analyze DFx exceptions that relates to the end goal to reach thermal performance target, develop manufacturing design innovations
Assess manufacturing SOP and propose waste reduction, cost optimization, recommend technology aids, product design changes, and workspace layout modification to achieve optimum quality and efficiency
Coordinate the purchase of special equipment, materials, and other parts to ensure they meet intended use, specifications, and quality standards
Perform surveys and audits for new supplier selection and qualification with functional teams
What We Need To See:
Self-starter and self-motivated, great teammate, strong can-do mentality, ability to learn quickly and operate outside of comfort-zone, visualize, clarify product system assembly needs through design for manufacturing optimization
Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) in thermal, manufacturing engineering with a proven background in thermal fabrication and assembly, working knowledge in liquid cooling, vapor chamber, heat pipe, heat sink, CDU, fans, etc, also as it relates to electrical products
8+ years of experience
Hands-on thermal experience in GPU, server and consumer electronics products, proficiency in thermal manufacturing good practice, product design suggestions, and ability to drive multiple projects, product manufacturing processes development simultaneously
Analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions
Good experience with thermal simulation tools
Strong project management skills / Good understanding of commonly used thermal testing & inspection method and instrument / familiar with all aspects of the NPI process / Excellent oral/written communication skills
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:
Creative, articulate, influential, collaborative, committed and engaging
A good balance of thermal design and manufacturing experience
Strong awareness of thermal manufacturing technologies, such as heat pipe, fan, 3D VC, liquid Cooling, vapor chamber, CDU, etc.
Knowledge of high cosmetic standard products.
Server products related experience and ownership, passion for craftsmanship
With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous, with a genuine passion for technology? We want to hear from you.
The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 287,500 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 (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/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.
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