Package Design Engineer - Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an IC Package Design Engineer to own advanced package selection, SiP feasibility, and physical design across SoCs.

You will coordinate with multi-functional teams to optimize mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance, and drive verification and automation strategies for efficient package release. Applicants should have a Master’s degree with 5+ years in electrical/mechanical/materials engineering, proficiency with Cadence APD/SiP and xPD, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or related fields (5+ years).
• Proven fundamentals in electrical, material, thermal, or mechanical engineering fields.
• Experience with sophisticated package configurations (Flip Chip BGA, 2.5D/3D Interposer).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive advanced package selection, new generation product package structure, and configuration optimization.
• Responsible for package/SIP physical design and layout, optimization, DV, and tape out.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to optimize mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance for various chips.
• Define and develop design verification and automation strategy to strengthen package design and release flows.
• Optimize package pin-out and ensure SI/PI compliance.
• Drive innovations in package design with vendors and developers; develop CAD tools and verification flows.

Skills

Cadence APD/SiP

Package design

DFM/DFX rules

Electrical/EM theory

SI/PI concepts

Education

Master's degree in electrical/mechanical/materials or related

Tools

Cadence Allegro

xPD/SiP tooling

Calibre

XtractIM

HFSS

Q3D

PowerSI

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging EngineeringGeneral Summary:Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!Role and Responsibilities:Own and drive advanced package selection, new generation product package structure, and configuration optimization.Responsible for Package/SIP physical design and layout, optimization, DV, and tape out.Work with multi-functional teams to achieve optimized mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance for various types of chips.Implement the physical design of packages and modules for SoC.Interface and coordinate with multi-functional groups throughout Qualcomm on new product package/SiP feasibility analysis, design, and selection.Define and develop design verification and automation strategy to strengthen and streamline package design and release flows.Work multi-functionally to optimize package pin out.Ensure package design is optimized with SI/PI requirements.Drive methodology, innovations, and efficiency improvements in package design together with vendors and developers on feature development and bug resolution.Explore, evaluate, and develop new CAD tools, design, and verification flow.Partner with BU PD team to optimize chip Floorplan and bump placement and optimize the package size.Skills:As the IC Package Design Engineer, you demonstrate fundamental knowledge or proven experience in the following:Proficient in Cadence APD & SiP and/or Siemens Xpedition Package Designer (xPD) .Familiar in using Constraint Manager in Package design tool for setting up DFM rules and electrical rulesExperience in using in-line DRC checking, DFM verification, Electrical Rule Checking (ERC) preferred.Basic knowledge in signal-integrity for high-speed IO interfaces, transmission line & electromagnetic field theory.Knowledge of IC packaging structures, chip-package, and package-board interaction.Basic knowledge of electronic packaging process and typical failure modes preferred.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or related fields with 5+ years of experience.Proven fundamentals in electrical, material, thermal, or mechanical engineering fields.Familiarity with various sophisticated package configurations and assembly/substrate technology (Flip chip BGA, 2.5D/3D Interposer, etc.).Experience in package design and proficiency in Cadence Allegro platform tools (PCB Editor, Advanced Package Designer, APD/SiP).Basic understanding of some SI/PI tools (XtractIM, PowerSI, HFSS, Q3D, etc.), package model extraction, S-parameters, and RLGC model.Basic knowledge of substrate manufacturing process, structure, design rules, and material properties.Proven understanding of high-speed interfaces, including DDR, PCIe, UCIE, etc.Experience with Calibre tool and package design reviews.Knowledge of high-speed layout constraints (crosstalk mitigation, differential pairs).Solid understanding of Design Rules Check and Design for Manufacturing.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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