Drimva

NVIDIA

Director, Production Test Operations Engineering

$232K–$356K

US, CA, Santa Clara · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026

Experience
15+ overall years in test operations, including 6+ years leading senior technical teams in global organizations.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree preferred.

About the job

Leads production test operations teams and strategy to bring Co-Packaged Optics and Networking chip products from development into global production.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop CPO and Networking Chip equipment and production test engineering teams.
  • Set test manufacturing strategy and partner with technology teams, suppliers, vendors, and OSATs to deliver test readiness and production ramps.
  • Use test data and operational KPIs to resolve production issues, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ overall years in test operations, including 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 high-performing teams in complex manufacturing environments.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree.
  • Direct factory experience.

Pay

232,000 USD - 356,500 USD (base salary)

Tools

SiPH, CPO, ATE/CPO hardware

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)