Automotive Product Engineer

Job Title

Automotive Product Engineer

Role Summary

Support new product introduction (NPI), verification/validation, silicon characterization, qualification, and production test development for automotive SoC products. Work with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, test, and operations) to deliver engineering test solutions for manufacturing readiness and customer support.

Experience Level

Entry-level; 0+ years of relevant experience in product development, ATE test, silicon validation, characterization, bench validation, or production test.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing test solutions, characterizing silicon, and enabling production readiness for automotive semiconductor products.

• Develop and execute ATE hardware/software test solutions and perform hands-on ATE testing.
• Perform PVT characterization, system correlation, and bench validation of silicon.
• Analyze test data to identify yield, quality, and test-time improvements.
• Develop manufacturing and high-volume production test solutions for NPI.
• Evaluate reliability, materials, and test methodologies; implement automation and optimization.
• Assess complex design features, perform schematic review and debug.
• Write detailed technical documentation and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience (academic, internship, or entry-level experience accepted unless noted):

• Hands-on experience with automated test programs, validation, or production test workflows.
• Experience in silicon validation, characterization, bench validation, or production test for semiconductor products.
• Proficiency with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, Assembly, C#/.NET, embedded software).
• Experience using lab measurement instruments (oscilloscope, signal generator, logic analyzer, spectrum/network analyzer, power supplies).
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize test data to support engineering decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ATE platforms (Advantest V93000/93K, Teradyne) and AI/ML data analytics for test data.
• Exposure to SoC products, digital design, VLSI concepts, CPU architecture, and SoC test methodologies.
• Knowledge of structural test methodologies (Scan/ATPG, JTAG, memory BIST), memory interfaces, and high-speed SerDes testing.
• Experience with mixed-signal measurements (ADC, DAC, PLL, LDO) and sensor validation.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (JMP, NI tools, Exensio, Python data libraries, Excel) and embedded/OS environments (ARM, microcontrollers, Linux, RTOS).

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in those fields. The posting also accepts academic, internship, or practical experience in ATE, silicon validation, characterization, or product engineering.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.