Senior Operations Process Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Operations Process Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $136k-$219k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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Join us at NVIDIA, where we are transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and AI industries with groundbreaking technology and a strong dedication to innovation. As part of our team, you'll find an encouraging environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Process Engineer to drive product identification, labeling, manufacturing readiness, and product configuration processes for data center products throughout the product lifecycle. This role combines deep expertise in labeling and product identification with broader responsibilities across PLM, configuration management, customer requirements, and process optimization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across engineering, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to turn complex product requirements into accurate, scalable, and executable processes.

What You Will Be Doing:

Develop, release, and maintain product labeling and identification specifications throughout NPI, mass production, and sustaining phases.
Partner with industrial design, mechanical engineering, board layout, manufacturing, and suppliers to define label placement, materials, specifications, and implementation requirements.
Develop OEM label customization materials and support customer and CPM engagements for new product launches.
Support FAI and NPI activities by ensuring labeling, packaging, and product configuration requirements are accurately implemented and approved.
Support product configuration and BOM accuracy within PLM systems, ensuring product structures, revisions, and associated documentation are aligned with released product requirements.
Validate barcode designs and ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and corporate requirements using barcode verification and label design tools.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies across PLM and operational processes and drive improvements through process standardization, automation, and better use of system capabilities.

What We Need to See:

8+ years of experience in product identification, labeling, manufacturing operations, product configuration, or related engineering/operations disciplines, preferably in electronics or data center environments.
Strong knowledge of labeling systems, barcode standards, label materials, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Experience translating technical or customer requirements into clear specifications, processes, and documentation.
Strong cross-functional communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and customers.
Exceptional attention to detail, ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
BS or higher in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Deep expertise in product identification, barcode verification, and labeling standards, including ISO requirements.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Bartender, Codesoft, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or similar label/design software.
Strong understanding of PDP/Windchill and the ability to identify opportunities to improve PLM workflows and data flows.
Experience identifying process limitations and developing or implementing automation and tooling solutions.
Proven ability to simplify complex processes and drive adoption of standardized, scalable solutions across engineering and manufacturing organizations.

We provide competitive salaries and generous benefits. We are widely regarded as one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our outstanding teams are growing fast due to unparalleled growth. Our people are thoughtful and dedicated. If you’re creative and autonomous with a passion for your work, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
136,000 USD – 218,500 USD for Level 4; and 176,000 USD – 276,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.

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Senior Operations Process Engineer at NVIDIA rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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