Principal PCBA Engineer

NVIDIA•Us, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced Printed Circuits Board Assembly (PCBA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their 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 the engineering team and Contract Manufacturers (CM).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese preferred.

Responsibilities

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).