--- title: Test Failure Analysis Technician at NVIDIA description: NVIDIA is hiring for the Test Failure Analysis Technician role in Santa Clara, CA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/test-failure-analysis-technician-at-nvidia-01a11dd4-d18e-7699-92cb-27d5d2b601fa date: 2026-10-09T00:16:06Z og_description: Join NVIDIA as Test Failure Analysis Technician in Santa Clara, CA. Pays $60K–$101.2K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ydl7gt.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Santa Clara, CA | | **Salary** | $60K/yr - $101.2K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Description At NVIDIA, our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We're united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, deep learning, space exploration, medicine, computational finance and automotive design. And we've only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard-working, and creative people to help us take on some of these extraordinary opportunities. **What you will be doing:** - Work in the Board Level Reliability lab environment and set up functional test hardware and software for various NV products, including large server systems, and perform functional validation for GPU/Tegra products. - Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs. - Set up and operate probing systems to perform electrical functional tests. - Perform mechanical and electrical testing along with Physical Failure Analysis (PFA) to identify failure mechanisms. - Conduct advanced failure analysis using techniques such as CSAM (C-Scan Acoustic Microscopy) and X-ray imaging to detect internal defects, delamination, voids, and structural issues. - Analyze failure data, correlate test results, and generate detailed reports with clear root cause findings. - Maintain, debug, and continuously improve test setups and lab infrastructure. - Assist in lab maintenance, calibration, and materials control. **What we need to see:** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with minimum 5 year semiconductor FA experience - Strong understanding of electronics reliability concepts and failure mechanisms. - Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques including PFA, CSAM, and X-ray inspection. - Familiarity with electronic testing, reliability validation, and root cause analysis methodologies. - Comfortable working with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, CentOS). - Basic programming/scripting knowledge for test automation. - Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, curve tracers, etc.). - Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive tasks to closure. - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to take on technical challenges. - Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 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. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 60,000 USD - 101,200 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and [benefits](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/). Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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. ## Skills - Debugging - Scripting - Inspection - Self-Motivation - Microscopy - Deep Learning - Semiconductor Industry Knowledge - Film Production Process - Video Game Development - Electronic Testing - Calibration - CentOS - Problem Solving - Root Cause Analysis - Mechanical Systems - Multimeters - Hardware Testing - Acoustics - Data Analysis and Reporting - Electrical Testing - Automated Testing - Microsoft Office - GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) - Oscilloscope - Attention to Detail - Radiological Photography - Maintenance - Ability to Work Independently - Linux - Electrical Engineering - Communication - Microscopic Techniques - Ray (Distributed Computing) - Detail Oriented ## Related - [More jobs at NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician & Drafting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Test Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting/test-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27841 jobs - [Santa Clara, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7387 jobs - [NVIDIA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5031 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)