Full Job Description
Job responsibilities for the position include:
Designing and debugging of test interface HW (load board), test SW (test program) development, HW/SW integration, characterization plan development, first silicon debug, process experiment (DOE) definition, multiple-source fab matching, device characterization, data analysis, product documentation/presentation, test limit (guard band) generation; driving failure analysis to completion, yield variance control. The job scope also requires the engineer to drive for short term and long term test time reduction and yield improvement to meet set goals without compromising production quality for multiple projects in parallel.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters of Electrical Engineering Preferred.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor manufacturing process.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with statistical analysis software package and techniques, quality and reliability testing. Wafer fabrication fundamentals are a plus.
• Solid understanding of electronics engineering fundamentals, digital, analog, mixed-signal, power management and RF circuit analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of Power Management IC (PMIC) measurement techniques such as line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, power efficiency, jitter, phase noise, etc.
• Good ASIC device level characterization skills. System level knowledge is a plus.
• Able to work comfortably with lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, Source Meters, Battery Emulators, Spectrum analyzers, etc
• Able to work independently and with good initiative to overcome technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Able to organize effectively and document work thoroughly while working with local and remote teams.
• Strong software skills (VB, Python, Perl etc.) for writing and debugging test codes.
• Expertise in LabView or hands on experience with Teradyne IFlex/UFlex or/and Advantest 93 ATE is a plus
• Experience in Six Sigma Statistical process Control is a plus.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$151,900.00 - $227,900.00
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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
