Thermal and Limits Management, Power Performance Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a highly skilled Thermal and Peak Current Limits Performance Engineer to join the Engineering Group. You will analyze and optimize thermal systems, peak current constraints, and components, collaborating across architecture, power and design teams to ensure performance and reliability.

You will lead detailed thermal design, validation testing, and modeling for safe operation, leveraging ANSYS/COMSOL and CAD tools while documenting findings and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Power, Thermal and limits management analysis, design, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of thermal simulation software (ANSYS/COMSOL), CAD tools, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed thermal analysis and design for components and systems to ensure performance and reliability.
• Analyze and optimize thermal systems, peak current limits, and associated components.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and peak current limits.
• Use advanced simulation/modeling tools to predict thermal behavior and identify issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, power, design, and product test teams to integrate solutions.
• Document technical reports and support design decisions throughout milestones.
• Troubleshoot and resolve thermal and electrical-related issues in development and product phases.
• Stay updated with advances in thermal engineering and apply innovations to improve product performance.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Power limits management

Debug power/thermal issues

Simulation tools

Power performance tools

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics & Communications Engineering or Mechanical/Thermal Engineering

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

CAD tools

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Thermal and Peak Current Limits Performance Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the thermal performance and peak current limits of our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams like architecture, power and design to analyze, and optimize thermal systems, peak current contraints and components, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Thermal Analysis and Design: Conduct detailed thermal analysis and design for various components and systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Must requirement:
  • Understanding of general Power HW/SW and Limits Management HW/SW architecture and framework
  • Desirable to understand CPU, graphics and AI HW engine and architecture
  • Understanding of Powe grid and chipset architecture
  • Ability to analyze and deep dive into Limits throttling mechanisms effectives, efficiencies, latencies and Performance
  • Ability to debug and analyze Power Thermal Performance issues
  • Hands ON for characterization and profiling of Power, thermal and electrical spec
  • Handling measuring equipment for Power and thermal
• Peak Current Limits Analysis: Evaluate and optimize peak current limits to ensure safe and efficient operation of electrical systems.
• Simulation and Modeling: Knowledge on Utilize advanced simulation and modeling tools to predict thermal behavior and peak current limits, identifying potential issues is desirable
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and peak current limits, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize thermal performance and peak current limits.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, chipset/platform architecture, and product test teams to integrate thermal and peak current solutions into product development.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical reports and documentation to support design decisions and project milestones.
• Problem Solving:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve thermal and electrical-related issues in existing products and during the development phase.
  • Providing HW and SW Limits Mechanism solutions to manage thermal and electrical risks
• Proficiency in system level debug analysis, efficient usage of Power performance tools for debug and providing detailed analysis
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in thermal engineering and peak current limits, applying innovative solutions to improve product performance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics & communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in area of Power, Thermal and limits management analysis, design, and optimization
• Technical Skills: Knowledge and good understanding of thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL), CAD tools, and data analysis, is added advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal management and peak current limits in electronics or semiconductor industries.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to thermal performance and peak current limits.
• Familiarity with thermal testing equipment and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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