Component Engineer, Staff
About The Position
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Staff Component Engineer to join the CHS Component Engineering team. The role supports AI Inference Data Center component requirements by reviewing component datasheets, developing and implementing validation plans, and collaborating with suppliers, ODMs, internal systems teams, and test engineering to evaluate and integrate third-party components. The engineer works closely with AI Inference Data Center design teams and cross-functional partners to support platform designs and fast-moving schedules. The position requires strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and cross-disciplinary engineering skills, along with an understanding of electrical engineering concepts. The role involves component research and evaluation, supplier engagement, component validation, and creating mini specifications when product needs are unique.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; the posting also lists a BSEE with Electrical or Component Engineering experience.
- At least 2 years of Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering experience in the stated minimum requirements.
- Familiarity with HSSIO components, including PCIe, USB4, UFS5, and DDR.
- Familiarity with component validation.
- Familiarity with camera modules and/or image sensors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools.
- Familiarity with using AI chatbots and AI agents to solve problems efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong multidisciplinary engineering, technical, and analytical skills.
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and solutions.
- The posting's general minimum qualifications also specify a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience; alternatively, a master's degree and 3+ years, or a PhD and 2+ years.
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering experience.
- Experience designing HSSIO IC interfaces or HSSIO PCBs.
- Optics experience for Data Center Photonics.
Responsibilities
- Respond to AI Inference Data Center component requirements.
- Obtain and review component datasheets for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Qualcomm platform requirements.
- Develop and implement component validation plans.
- Work with Taiwan AI Inference Data Center ODMs and AI Inference Data Center design teams.
- Collaborate with component, electrical, mechanical, and CAD engineers; PdMs; PgMs; OEMs; sourcing; manufacturing; planning; and support engineering.
- Work with hardware designers to understand new product needs and perform industry component searches.
- Create mini specifications for unique requirements when needed.
- Work with design teams and suppliers to evaluate, iterate, and integrate new products into platform designs.
- Work with suppliers to identify component solutions and develop custom component solutions.
- Work with internal systems teams and test engineering to validate third-party components.
- Assimilate into existing projects and support fast-moving design schedules.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
