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.
As a Manufacturing Development Engineer (Automation), you will provide end-to-end manufacturing assembly process solutions, including DFX (design for manufacturing, design for assembly, design for 6-sigma, design for testing, etc.). You will identify, assess, and apply risk mitigation strategies, leading investigations of issues, identifying root causes of product failures, and driving corrective actions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing end-to-end manufacturing assembly process solutions, including DFX
- Identifying, assessing, and applying risk mitigation strategies
- Reviewing contract manufacturer (CM) readiness, developing assembly fixtures and jigs, and establishing clear assembly and manufacturing specifications through a step-by-step validation process
- Gathering feedback through DFx, yield issues, and repair center activities to improve workflow efficiency, analyze system assembly gaps, study cosmetic appearances, and identify improvement opportunities
- Reviewing automation options, suggesting approaches for reducing waste and cutting costs, recommending technological solutions, product design improvements, and workspace layout changes to ensure high quality and efficiency
- Managing the acquisition of specialized equipment, materials, and other components, ensuring they meet intended use, specifications, and quality standards
- Developing and implementing automation solutions for our manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and deploy automated systems that improve production capabilities
Requirements include:
- 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 automation solutions in a manufacturing environment
- Validated mechanical/thermal architecture mentality, expertise in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 2D drawing, with a critical focus on manufacturing risk
- Good understanding of commonly used equipment in manufacturing, familiar with electrical or electro-mechanical components, and PCBA-related manufacturing processes
- Effective problem-solving skills, technical and quality critical, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data proficiently in SPC, 6 sigma, quality control, CpK, and PPAP
- Knowledgeable in DFM, DFA, DFx, manufacturing cost breakdown, and accurately predicting production performance
- Proficiency in CAD software, with Creo preferred, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in English, with flexibility to travel
If you thrive in a sophisticated environment, with a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and get hands-on, we seek a self-starter and leader with a deep sense of dedication.
NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 5, 2026.