Nvidia Senior Thermal Manufacturing Engineer 

United States, California 

339269767

Develop and perform detailed thermal manufacturability analysis and liaison to NVIDIA hardware development team and provide manufacturing solutions using the best industry practice

Lead suppliers to establish efficient fabrication process flow and to drive solutions to problems that are or might adversely affect MP

Ensure clear thermal specifications such as performance, testing setup and reliability requirement

Identify, assess and apply risk mitigation techniques to optimize manufacturability, initiate and lead investigation of issues, root cause product failures, and drive corrective action, that are affect supplier manufacturability

Gather feedback through DFx, yield issues, repair center activities to improve workflow efficiency and find yield opportunities

Analyze DFx exceptions that relates to the end goal to reach thermal performance target, develop manufacturing design innovations

Assess manufacturing SOP and propose waste reduction, cost optimization, recommend technology aids, product design changes, and workspace layout modification to achieve optimum quality and efficiency

Coordinate the purchase of special equipment, materials, and other parts to ensure they meet intended use, specifications, and quality standards

Perform surveys and audits for new supplier selection and qualification with functional teams

Self-starter and self-motivated, great teammate, strong can-do mentality, ability to learn quickly and operate outside of comfort-zone, visualize, clarify product system assembly needs through design for manufacturing optimization

Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience) in thermal, manufacturing engineering with a proven background in thermal fabrication and assembly, working knowledge in liquid cooling, vapor chamber, heat pipe, heat sink, CDU, fans, etc, also as it relates to electrical products

8+ years of experience

Hands-on thermal experience in GPU, server and consumer electronics products, proficiency in thermal manufacturing good practice, product design suggestions, and ability to drive multiple projects, product manufacturing processes development simultaneously

Analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions

Good experience with thermal simulation tools

Strong project management skills / Good understanding of commonly used thermal testing & inspection method and instrument / familiar with all aspects of the NPI process / Excellent oral/written communication skills

Creative, articulate, influential, collaborative, committed and engaging

A good balance of thermal design and manufacturing experience

Strong awareness of thermal manufacturing technologies, such as heat pipe, fan, 3D VC, liquid Cooling, vapor chamber, CDU, etc.

Knowledge of high cosmetic standard products.

Server products related experience and ownership, passion for craftsmanship