Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the test solutions, Bring up, debug, validation and qualification of new product functionality, and deliver test hardware, and develop test programs to validate system-in-package (SIP) products which integrates system-on-chip (SOC) and companion chips using an ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) platforms. Performs hardware/software test, characterization, device performance over process and operating conditions, and releases cost effective production test solutions into the high-volume manufacturing environment. Evaluates, characterizes and develops the manufacturing solution for leading-edge products in the most advanced processes using Design for test (DFT) and structural tests techniques. Interfaces with various cross functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, and Customer Engineering) to drive and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, quality. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Job Description

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. 
•    1+ year of experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).

•    1+ year of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

•    1+ year of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Applies Hardware knowledge to assist in the planning, optimization, verification, and testing of electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.

•    Provides support for the integration of features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.

•    Assists in conducting simulations and analyses of designs as well as with the implementation of designs with the best power, performance, and area.

•    Collaborates with team members to assist in the implementation of new requirements and incorporation of the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.

•    Assists in the evaluation, characterization, and development of manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in processes and bring up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.

•    Assists in the evaluation of reliability for materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.

•    Assists in the assessment of common design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues.

•    Writes technical documentation for Hardware projects.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works under supervision.

•    Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.

•    Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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