Senior Product and Test Engineer

Job Title

Senior Product and Test Engineer

Role Summary

Work on validation, characterization, and production test solutions for new Qualcomm silicon. The role sits in Product Engineering / Hardware Engineering and partners with cross-functional teams to develop test methodologies for advanced packaging and to release cost-effective manufacturing tests.

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical experience expectations per degree: Bachelor's + 2+ years hardware engineering or related experience; Master's + 1+ year; or PhD (experience unspecified).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include bringing up new silicon, developing test hardware/software, characterizing device performance, and transferring tests to production.

• Validate and debug new silicon during bring-up and characterization.
• Develop ATE hardware and software for device testing and production.
• Characterize device performance across process, voltage, temperature and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies.
• Release and optimize cost-effective production test solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot complex test failures and improve test coverage and throughput.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Hands-on experience with ATE test platforms and SOC test systems (experience with Advantest 93K is a plus).
• Familiarity with design-for-test (DFT) and structural tests such as Scan/ATPG, JTAG, and memory BIST.
• Experience with silicon bring-up and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience testing advanced package technologies.
• Programming and scripting skills: C/C++, Perl; experience with JMP or similar analysis tools.
• Knowledge of VLSI design, semiconductor device physics, and computer processor systems.
• Understanding of CMOS, analog and mixed-signal circuits (ADC, DAC, PLL, codecs) and related performance measurements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Alternate qualification paths accepted per posting: Bachelor's + 2+ years of relevant experience, Master's + 1+ year, or PhD in a related field.

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.