Director, Production Test Operations Engineering
About The Position
NVIDIA is hiring a Director of Production Test Operations to lead the teams and strategies that move Co-Packaged Optics and Networking chip products from development into production. The role focuses on building team capability and driving quality execution across domestic U.S. and APAC OSAT sites. The Director will lead and develop CPO and Networking Chip Equipment and Production Test engineering teams, set test manufacturing strategy, and align processes and performance metrics with business and operational objectives. The role partners with technology teams, platform suppliers, hardware vendors, test engineering, and OSAT partners to ensure test readiness and successful production ramps. It also drives cross-team problem-solving for high-volume production, uses test data and operational KPIs to identify trends and risks and lead continuous improvement, and ensures operations meet internal standards, industry requirements, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of overall experience in test operations.
- 6+ years leading senior technical teams in global organizations.
- Hands-on experience with SiPH, CPO platforms, and ATE/CPO hardware.
- Strong background in OSAT factory operations.
- Track record of building and growing high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments.
- Clear, data-informed communication and decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Direct factory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop CPO and Networking Chip Equipment and Production Test engineering teams, setting direction, developing talent, and maintaining high standards for quality and execution.
- Define and lead test manufacturing strategy, aligning processes and performance metrics with broader business and operational objectives.
- Partner with technology teams, platform suppliers, hardware vendors, test engineering, and OSAT partners to ensure test readiness and ramp execution.
- Drive cross-team problem-solving to support high-volume production and resolve complex operational issues.
- Use test data and operational KPIs to identify trends, anticipate risk, lead continuous improvement, and support smooth production runs.
- Ensure test operations meet internal standards, industry requirements, and best practices.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salaries.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
