Product Test Engineer (up to Staff)

Job Title

Product Test Engineer (up to Staff)

Role Summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Product Test Engineer to develop semiconductor test programs, design and verify test hardware, perform product characterization and failure analysis, support reliability testing, and drive mass-production yield improvement. The role works within Hardware Engineering and partners with test houses, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations to ensure production readiness and product quality.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical background: multiple years of semiconductor test experience; preferred experience ranges from about 5–9 years. The posting also specifies experience-equivalent options tied to degree level (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include test program and hardware development, test execution, data analysis, and cross-functional problem resolution.

• Develop, debug, and maintain semiconductor test programs for new product introduction and mass production.
• Define, design, and verify test hardware such as probe cards, load boards, sockets, and interface boards.
• Develop and optimize test methodologies and test flows to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Perform failure analysis and identify root causes for product, test, and manufacturing issues.
• Execute product characterization across voltage, frequency, temperature, and process corners.
• Support reliability testing: test planning, execution, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Analyze test data and drive yield improvement through systematic problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with test houses, manufacturing partners, R&D, validation, quality, and operations during NPI and production ramp.
• Prepare test reports, characterization results, failure analysis summaries, and yield-improvement recommendations.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; separate nice-to-have items follow.

• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor ATE (examples: Advantest 93K, Credence D10/DX, Teradyne UltraFlex).
• Practical experience in test program development, debugging, and production support.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, test flows, and DUT/test interface considerations.
• Experience with failure analysis, product characterization, and yield-improvement activities.
• Proficiency in test data analysis and statistical methods for yield and characterization work.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and clear cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work with external test houses, suppliers, and globally distributed engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience designing and verifying probe cards, load boards, sockets, and test interface hardware.
• Experience supporting reliability qualification and long-term reliability testing.
• Prior experience with mass-production yield monitoring and improvement programs.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and advanced statistical analysis.

Education Requirements

Degree and equivalent-experience options specified: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. The posting defines equivalent experience thresholds: Bachelor's +4 years of relevant hardware engineering experience; Master's +3 years; PhD +2 years.

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.