Staff Product and Test Engineer, PMIC

Job Title

Staff Product and Test Engineer, PMIC

Role Summary

Design and validate test solutions for power management IC (PMIC) products. Work on test interface hardware, test software, HW/SW integration, first-silicon debug, device characterization, and yield/test-time improvement across multiple projects.

Collaborate with design, foundry, manufacturing, reliability, and program teams to commercialize and support products through characterization, failure analysis, and production test optimization.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Experience guidance: varies by degree (see Education Requirements for degree-and-years combinations).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include engineering, characterization, and production test support for PMICs and related ASICs.

• Design, debug and validate test interface hardware (load boards) and develop test software/programs.
• Integrate HW and SW for production and characterization flows; perform first-silicon bring-up and debug.
• Define and execute characterization plans, device characterization, and process experiments (DOE) including multi-source fab matching.
• Analyze test data, generate test limits/guard bands, and drive failure analysis to root cause and resolution.
• Implement test-time reduction and yield-improvement actions while maintaining product quality.
• Prepare product documentation and technical presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Hands-on hardware engineering experience in test development, validation, or production test environments.
• Experience with PMIC measurement/characterization techniques (line/load regulation, PSRR, transition time, efficiency, jitter/phase noise, etc.).
• Proficiency with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, source meters, battery emulators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Strong software skills for test code development and debugging (examples: Python, VB, Perl).
• Data analysis experience and familiarity with statistical analysis tools and quality/reliability testing methodologies.
• Ability to drive failure analysis, yield variance control, and test productivity improvements across projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to document work and collaborate with local and remote teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with LabVIEW or ATE platforms such as Teradyne IFlex/UFlex or Advantest 93.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and wafer fabrication fundamentals.
• ASIC device-level characterization experience and system-level understanding.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma / statistical process control techniques.

Education Requirements

Degree and experience combinations accepted: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of hardware engineering or related experience; OR Master's in the same fields with 3+ years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with 2+ years of experience. Master's in Electrical Engineering is listed as preferred. The posting accepts equivalent practical experience tied to the stated years-of-experience requirements.

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.