Engineering Technician

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 3,265,000 - 4,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an Engineering Technician in California to set up and maintain benches, testers, and equipment with minimal supervision.

You will install, upgrade, and configure moderately complex devices, perform measurements, and document results while troubleshooting issues as needed. The role emphasizes data gathering, analysis of simple failures, and collaborative work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 1+ year in Engineering Technician or related work.
• Strong ability to follow written and oral directions and keep pace with a changing environment.
• Comfort with using hand tools, testers, and basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains benches, testers, and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Installs, upgrades, and configures moderately complex equipment and components.
• Performs moderately complex measurements and documents results.
• Analyzes failures or malfunctions and troubleshoots basic repairs.
• Collaborates with team members to complete project work.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Following directions

Adaptability

Emotional intelligence

Education

Associate's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Technician

General Summary:

Measurement and Equipment – Sets up and maintains benches, testers, and other equipment, with minimal supervision. Installs, upgrades, and configures moderately complex equipment and components. Performs moderately complex measurements and produces necessary documentation. Monitors equipment performance and analyzes failures or malfunctions. Troubleshoots and performs basic repair work, rework, removal, and modifications to equipment as necessary.

Testing –

Sets up test devices using hand tools or automatic test methods to perform moderately complex tests of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. Documents test results and maintains malfunction records. Executes test plans and provides some input on test cases and test procedures. Reproduces and debugs moderately complex issues.

Data and Information Analysis –

Conducts analyses to identify, troubleshoot, and/or diagnose simple technical issues, escalating to leaders as needed. Gathers and integrates data and information from stakeholders to understand simple specifications and develop basic solutions.

Collaboration -

Collaborates with individuals inside own team and with other teams to complete project work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently transports and installs equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

Top 5 Preferred Skills

1. Communication and uses of Business communication tools
2. Coordination with direct and indirect team members
3. Following written and oral directions
4. Keep pace with a changing work environment
5. Emotional intelligence

Physical Requirements

• Transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to 0.5 mile.
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 45-50 lbs.
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

Driving Requirements

• The only driving requirement is the drive to and from work

Applicants:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$23.70 - $35.60

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.