15 days ago
Base Salary
$141k - $212k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support global deployment and management of PCB EDA tools.
- Develop process automation and customize EDA tools using scripting and programming languages.
- Provide PCB design services, methodology support, project consulting, and evaluation of new EDA tools.
- Support Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Siemens PADS, Siemens Valor, and other PCB design and manufacturing tools.
- Run DFM analysis and validate Gerber and ODB++ data for PCB fabrication.
- Evaluate PCB design trade-offs and produce high-quality, cost-effective boards that meet project schedules.
- Coordinate with engineering and CAD teams to resolve PCB design issues.
- Apply PCB technology and process trends to Qualcomm designs.
- Install and maintain EDA tools and libraries, including Siemens ICDB servers.
- Communicate project status, goals, and technical information through email, Teams meetings, reports, and presentations.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in electronics, electrical technology, or a related technical field is identified as the minimum role-specific education requirement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 4+ years of related experience, or a master’s degree plus 3+ years, or a PhD plus 2+ years, according to the listed minimum qualifications.
- At least 2 years of work experience with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Full proficiency with board layout tools including Cadence Allegro and Siemens Xpedition.
- Substantial exposure to schematic entry tools including OrCAD CIS, Concept HDL, and Xpedition Designer.
- End-to-end knowledge of schematic and PCB layout design flows.
- Experience with DFM analysis, Gerber and ODB++ data, PCB fabrication and assembly processes, and PCB industry standards.
- Understanding of PCB stack-up development, controlled impedance, PCB via technologies, and power and signal integrity practices.
- Preferred experience includes 7+ years supporting electrical engineering design tools and 4+ years developing automation for Xpedition or Allegro.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Benefits
- Onsite position based in San Diego, California.
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Competitive benefits package supporting work, home, and personal well-being.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a public semiconductor company headquartered in San Diego, founded in 1985, that designs and sells wireless chipsets and platforms for mobile devices, automotive, IoT, and networking, notably the Snapdragon application processors and 5G modems. It also licenses a large portfolio of cellular patents to device makers, generating revenue alongside chip sales; its technology underpins many Android smartphones and emerging automotive and edge-compute systems, and it trades on NASDAQ as QCOM.