Post-Silicon Lab Support Engineer

Qualcomm Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a hands-on Support Engineer for the Validation team. You will collaborate with project managers and bring-up engineers to manage lab hardware, run post-silicon tests, and drive regression activities in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires lab setup, inventory management, and cross-functional troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, with strong communication and planning skills essential.

Qualifications

• Overtime and weekend work may be required to support projects.
• May need to drive around campus up to 5 hours weekly.
• Personal vehicle may be used to move hardware between buildings.
• Able to lift and handle lab hardware up to 20 lbs.
• Experience with Windows PCs, basic networking, and IP power switches.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting lab equipment like racks, oscilloscopes, test platforms.
• Automation skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment needs with project managers and track delivery timelines.
• Work with engineers to assess inventory, place orders, and track status.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and lab equipment.
• Support lab service requests with minimal guidance.
• Handle silicon in the lab and support regression testing.
• Set up post-silicon hardware platforms and test hardware.
• Run regression tests and debug experiments with engineers.
• Independently manage validation runs and report results.
• Triage setup issues and reconfigure hardware as needed.
• Serve as project contact for planning, bring-up, and post-bring-up activities.
• Run tests on automated test handlers and manage handlers.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Short-distance driving

Personal vehicle use

Lifting 20 lbs

Networking basics

Windows PC proficiency

MS Office suite

Lab equipment support

Automation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

IP power switches

Networking hardware

Microsoft Office

Lab equipment

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a hands-on Support Engineer for the Validation team. You will collaborate with project managers and bring-up engineers to manage lab hardware, run post-silicon tests, and drive regression activities in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires lab setup, inventory management, and cross-functional troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, with strong communication and planning skills essential.