Engineering Technician (2nd Shift) Intermediate

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Technician

General Summary:

*This position is for 2nd shift (1:00 pm - 10:00 pm)*

Qualcomm provides hardware, software, and related services to nearly every mobile device maker and operator in the global wireless marketplace. Our chipsets power a variety of products; tablets, smartphones, e-readers and other devices, and our digital design team is at the core of all of them. Depending on your technical area, you will be responsible for becoming a subject matter expert and go-to person for other members of your team. The environment is fast-paced and requires cross-functional interaction daily so good communication, planning and execution skills are a must. Qualcomm's Validation Team is part of the central SoC digital hardware organization responsible for the overall quality of the SoC silicon. The Validation team works closely with architects, designers, verification engineers, software engineers, and customers The candidate is to handle silicon and run regression tests in the lab. The individual in this role will be supporting the engineers in this department. Preferably, candidate should be open to working overtime and other/day shifts occasionally.

Qualifications:

Should be self-sufficient with minimal guidance with the following tasks:

High school completed and minimum 3 years of experience with 2 years as an electro-mechanical technician is a must. Associate degree in the area of computer and/or mechanical field is a plus. College degree in the relevant computer and/or mechanical field is not a must but highly desirable. Setup and debug issues with post-silicon hardware dev platforms including development boards, form-factor devices, connectivity and power supply & measurement equipment, and thermal units/chambers. Debugging system failures: Run post-silicon tests with ICs to isolate failures and discuss results and next steps with engineers. Running tests on automated test handlers and systems. Setting up computer automation and efficient test procedures and flows. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiar with Windows PC’s, basic networking protocols, and networking hardware including IP power switches Prior experience supporting lab equipment such as racks, thermal units, scopes, test platforms and basic electrical & operational knowledge Automation skills a plus

Responsibilities

Set up test platforms and PC connections; Setup and debug issues with post-silicon hardware dev platforms including development boards, form-factor devices, connectivity and power supply & measurement equipment, and thermal units/chambers. Ensure lab cleanliness, safety, and organization. Manage inventory of parts and tools. Troubleshoot faulty electrical and mechanical systems pertaining to handlers and their inputs. Work with engineers, PMs and SOC bring-up team to support bring-up activities, assess existing inventory and place and follow up on new orders. Manage inventory of parts and tools. Support lab service requests from engineer teams. Ensure lab cleanliness, safety, and organization. Assist with R&D effort on lab initiatives. Troubleshoot faulty electrical and mechanical systems pertaining to handlers and their inputs. Prepare new robotic pick-and-place handlers for use by test and debug engineers Ensure continuous operation of Handlers Install changeover kits to allow handlers to service a variety of different projects Support IT & lab activities

Additional Notes:

Flexibility in work hours beyond core shift hours based on project planning Occasional (short) driving around campus, no more than 5 hours per week Candidates may be required to use personal vehicle for transporting Hardware over short distances between campus buildings. Lifting/handling lab HW up to 20lbs for lab needs

The candidate’s responsibility is to handle post-silicon testing, characterization, and regression in the lab. The individual in this role will be supporting the engineers in this department. The candidate will also be responsible for handling QCOM post-silicon hardware platforms, installing boards, running, and debugging diagnostics software. Candidate should be open to working overtime and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

Physical Requirements:
•    Frequently transports and installs equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$22.85 - $34.27

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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