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Test and Failure Analysis Technician

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$60k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-09

Core

Set up functional test hardware/software for GPU/Tegra products and perform Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms using CSAM and X-ray imaging.

Role type

Senior IC test and failure analysis technician

Builds

Functional validation for large server systems and GPU/Tegra products

Domain

Semiconductor reliability and failure analysis

Required skills

Physical Failure Analysis (PFA), C-Scan Acoustic Microscopy (CSAM), X-ray imaging, electrical functional testing, root cause analysis, lab instrument operation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers), scripting for test automation, data analysis and reporting

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Windows, Linux, CentOS, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Set up functional test hardware and software for various NV products, develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs, operate probing systems for electrical functional tests, perform mechanical and electrical testing along with PFA, analyze failure data and generate detailed reports, maintain and debug test setups and lab infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC