The Sr. SMTA Engineer role at NVIDIA in Santa Clara, CA focuses on implementing and enforcing quality and reliability standards for SMT processes. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will work closely with suppliers to enhance product quality and manufacturability during development phases. You will also be responsible for ensuring operational readiness and driving improvements in product quality and reliability. This position requires collaboration with various engineering teams and contract manufacturers to optimize processes and materials.

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Sciences or Chemistry
• 8+ years in the development and use of PCBA materials and SMTA manufacturing processes
• Extensive expertise in all PCBA Technologies and Manufacturing with a strong background in Quality and Supplier Management
• Proven expertise with complex PCB assemblies, materials, and Signal Integrity challenges
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency

• Work with suppliers to baseline and enhance SMT processes to improve product quality and reliability.
• Establish and enforce Critical to Quality process control monitors and determine supplier’s manufacturing limits.
• Review New Product Designs and partner with CM’s to perform DFx and process characterization.
• Monitor SMT process data KPI’s on NPI and Pre-Production builds and drive suppliers to corrective action.
• Transfer products from prototype to Mass Production.

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.