NVIDIA

AI computing

PrincipalPCBAEngineer

$196–311k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal PCBA Engineer at NVIDIA. Skills: PCBA Technology Development, Materials Science, SMT. Lead research, development and implementation of PCBA Technology Development. Lead research and development of new PCBA technologies”

Industry & Context.

AI computing
Problems you'll solve

creative problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Domestic and international travel up to 40% in Asia is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

15+ years of experience in PCBA and materials, Extensive expertise across PCBA technologies with a background in R&D materials and assembly processes, Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with hardware engineering teams, build strong, trusted cross-functional relationships, Self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision, High level of motivation, creative problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

OEM system-level PCBA experience, Ability to speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese

What You'll Do.

development and implementation of PCBA Technology Development

Lead research and development of new PCBA technologies

Own the development of PCBA technology and material roadmaps

Lead engagement with the PCBA CM base

Work with CMs to define

procure and implement equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

support to our engineering team; build strong, trusted cross-functional relationships

Communication Scope

communicate effectively with hardware engineering teams

Full Job Description

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 revolutionised parallel computing — with the GPU acting as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company.” We're looking to grow our company and build our teams with the smartest people in the world. We're seeking an experienced Printed Circuits Board Assembly (PCBA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. As a seasoned professional with a strong background in material Surface Mount Technology (SMT), materials science, and engineering, you will provide expert guidance and support to our engineering team and Contract Manufacturers (CM). **What you’ll be doing:** * Lead research, development and implementation of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Technology Development and complex Design of Experiments (DOE) at Contract Manufacturers (CM) located across Asia. * Lead research and development of new PCBA technologies, interconnect technologies, and materials required for new products, product performance improvements, and cost reductions, ahead of engineering demand. * Own the development of PCBA technology and material roadmaps based on engineering requirements and next-generation product needs. * Lead engagement with the PCBA CM base to ensure capability and readiness to meet roadmap requirements and qualify CMs for new technologies and materials. * Work with CMs to define, procure and implement equipment to support new technology requirements. * Experienced with Manufacturing Operations, New Product Introductions (NPI), Design for Manufacturability and Reliability (DFx) and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) . * Ability to speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese preferred. * Domestic and international travel up to 40% in Asia is required. **What we need to see:

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