Thermal Engineering Technician

We are looking for a highly motivated team member who will implement excellent validation, characterization, instrumentation, and activities related to development of NVIDIA's Gaming, AI, Automotive, Robotics, and other products.

NVIDIA leads the industry and the world with groundbreaking designs and we strive to ensure those products reach our customers flawlessly. Our mission is to build a company that lets us do our life's work at the highest level of our craft. You will be a key member of the thermal validation team and will play a meaningful role in extending NVIDIA as the "Best Place to Work"!

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct testing to characterize thermal designs: build/assemble physical prototypes, attach thermocouples, install and run test workloads

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, follow test plans, collect and summarize data

• Document, implement, and validate test methods based on guidance and discussions with team members

• Maintain, organize, and improve the usability of an engineering lab

• Provide ideas towards our efforts of continuous learning and growth

What we need to see:

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years relevant experience in thermal or mechanical testing

• Solid problem solving, documentation, and organizational skills

• Proficiency in computer hardware and Windows/Linux operating systems

• Attention to detail with strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience working in a lab environment with a strong passion for improving processes

• Expertise in thermal measurement instrumentation and testing, e.g., thermocouple placement and attach, using automated data acquisition, mechanical assembly

• Knowledge of Linux command lines

• Experience using tools such as Dremel, soldering iron, power drill, etc.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world on our team and our collaborative talent continues to drive NVIDIA's growth. We are seeking creative and independent engineers with real passion for technology!

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 for Level 3, and 72,000 USD - 120,750 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 26, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.