NVIDIA

Technology

ManufacturingDevelopmentEngineer-Automation

$152–288k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manufacturing Development Engineer - Automation at NVIDIA. Skills: Automation solutions, Manufacturing processes, DFx. Provide manufacturing assembly process solutions. Identify risk mitigation strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure high quality; Ensure efficiency; Improve production capabilities

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Effective problem-solving skills; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, 8+ years of experience in automation, Validated mechanical/thermal architecture mentality, Expertise in GD&T, Tolerance analysis, 2D drawing, Familiar with electrical or electro-mechanical components, Familiar with PCBA-related manufacturing processes, Proficient in SPC, Proficient in 6 sigma, Proficient in quality control, Proficient in CpK, Proficient in PPAP, Knowledgeable in DFM, Knowledgeable in DFA, Knowledgeable in DFx, Knowledgeable in manufacturing cost breakdown, Proficiency in CAD software, Proficiency in English

Nice to Have

Creo preferred, Balanced design and manufacturing experience, Quality delivery background, Consumer data center mechanics background

What You'll Do.

Provide manufacturing assembly process solutions

Identify risk mitigation strategies

Assess risk mitigation strategies

Apply risk mitigation strategies

Lead investigations of issues

Identify root causes of product failures

Drive corrective actions

Review contract manufacturer readiness

Develop assembly fixtures

Develop assembly jigs

Establish assembly specifications

Establish manufacturing specifications

Gather feedback through DFx

Gather feedback through yield issues

Gather feedback through repair center activities

Improve workflow efficiency

Analyze system assembly gaps

Study cosmetic appearances

Identify improvement opportunities

Review automation options

Suggest approaches for reducing waste

Suggest approaches for cutting costs

Recommend technological solutions

Recommend product design improvements

Recommend workspace layout changes

Manage acquisition of specialized equipment

Manage acquisition of materials

Manage acquisition of components

Develop automation solutions

Implement automation solutions

Build automated systems

Deploy automated systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Are you ready to join an ambitious team at NVIDIA and help build the future of technology? We are seeking a Manufacturing Development Engineer (Automation) in Santa Clara, CA, USA. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a world-class environment where innovation, collaboration, and diversity are central to our values. Join us and play a pivotal role in developing flawless automation solutions! ## What you'll be doing: * Provide end-to-end manufacturing assembly process solutions, including DFX (design for manufacturing, design for assembly, design for 6-sigma, design for testing, etc.). * Identify, assess, and apply risk mitigation strategies, leading investigations of issues, identifying root causes of product failures, and driving corrective actions. * Review contract manufacturer (CM) readiness, develop assembly fixtures and jigs, and establish clear assembly and manufacturing specifications through a step-by-step validation process. * Gather feedback through DFx, yield issues, and repair center activities to improve workflow efficiency, analyze system assembly gaps, study cosmetic appearances, and identify improvement opportunities. * Review automation options, suggest approaches for reducing waste and cutting costs, recommend technological solutions, product design improvements, and workspace layout changes to ensure high quality and efficiency. * Manage the acquisition of specialized equipment, materials, and other components, ensuring they meet intended use, specifications, and quality standards. * Develop and implement automation solutions for our manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and deploy automated systems that improve production capabilities. ## What we need to see: * A bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of proven experience in developing and implementing a

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