Associate PCB CAD Specialist

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

1d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Associate PCB CAD Specialist will work as part of Qualcomm’s specialized PCB Layout CAD team, creating, managing, and maintaining electronic-part library databases in Siemens XPedition and Cadence Allegro. Library data must meet manufacturing and industry standards as well as Qualcomm design guidelines. The role coordinates closely with electrical and mechanical design teams, using supplied schematics and electrical specifications to support PCB layouts that meet project goals and requirements across business units including R&D, Data Center, Mobile, Compute, IoT, Infrastructure, Automotive, and Test Equipment.

The specialist will learn and use Qualcomm’s CAD software tools, including Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, and Downstream Technologies Blueprint for creating and releasing PWB fabrication and assembly documentation. The role also involves communicating with project peers and engineering personnel, understanding project goals and component requirements, maintaining technical coordination with engineering leads, and resolving design issues while following established processes.

Requirements

• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical constraint drawings.
• Basic understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) requirements and electrical specifications.
• Ability to read specifications and learn quickly on the job.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a technical field; electronics is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge or work experience with PCB design tools such as Xpedition, Allegro, PADS, Altium, or other tools.
• Basic understanding of electronic components, digital and analog circuits, and component placement and routing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain electronic-part library databases in Siemens XPedition and Cadence Allegro.
• Ensure library data conforms to manufacturing and industry standards and Qualcomm design guidelines.
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical design teams to support PCB layouts based on supplied schematics and electrical specifications.
• Learn and develop expertise in Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, and Downstream Technologies Blueprint.
• Use Downstream Technologies Blueprint to create and release PWB fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Communicate with project peers and engineering personnel through email, Teams meetings, status reports, and presentation slides.
• Understand project goals and individual contributions toward those goals.
• Review component requirements and electronic specifications to create accurate library databases.
• Maintain technical coordination with engineering personnel and leads, resolve design issues promptly, and follow required processes.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants, except for employees on sales-incentive plans.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED