Senior Product and Test Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Senior Product and Test Engineer
Role Summary
Validate and debug new silicon, develop ATE hardware and software, and release production test solutions for advanced packaging and high-volume manufacturing. The role works within Product Engineering and partners with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, test engineering) to define and implement test methodologies and characterization plans.
Experience Level
Senior. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's plus 2+ years of hardware engineering experience, or Master's plus 1+ year, or PhD. Experience in silicon bring-up, ATE platforms, and production test environments expected.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Validate and debug new silicon during bring-up and characterization phases.
- Develop ATE hardware and software for device testing and automation.
- Characterize device performance across process corners and operating conditions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies.
- Release cost-effective production test solutions into mass production and support yield ramp.
- Document test plans, results, and support continuous improvement in test coverage and efficiency.
Requirements
Summary of technical requirements.
Must-have:
- Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, device validation, and production test environments.
- Experience with ATE platforms or equivalent automated test systems.
- Knowledge of VLSI concepts, semiconductor device behavior, processor systems, CMOS, and analog/mixed-signal circuits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Advantest 93K SOC test systems and high-volume manufacturing test flows.
- Design-for-test (DFT) techniques and structural tests such as Scan/ATPG, JTAG, and memory BIST.
- Experience testing CPUs and advanced packaging technologies.
- Programming/scripting experience: C/C++, Perl, JMP or similar tools for data analysis and test automation.
Education Requirements
Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering field (with 2+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience). Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (with 1+ year relevant experience). A PhD in the same fields is also acceptable. "Related field" language appears in the minimum qualifications; no specific certifications were listed.
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.
