Engineering Technician, Intermediate

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

As an Engineering Technician, you will frequently collaborate with Engineers across Qualcomm to optimize the utilization of our equipment and components. You will play a key role in the preliminary stages of our technical processes. Engineering Technicians will also be responsible for upkeeping and implementing operations and safety standards in the workplace to ensure all components of our equipment is properly handled. This role will support ATE test hardware through design validation, troubleshooting, and repair across data center, automotive, and robotics product lines. The technician will also provide hands-on support to test hardware design and PTE teams, including assistance with DOE execution, product characterization, hardware measurements, and necessary modifications. This role works under supervision, and decision-making affects the direct area of work and/or work group.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
1+ year of experience with general computer skills and Microsoft applications.
1+ year of experience in Semiconductor or related industry.
Military experience or training in electronics field (Rank E4+).
1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Sets up and maintains benches, testers, and other equipment.
Transports, installs, upgrades, and configures equipment and components.
Performs measurements, documents test results and KPIs, and maintains malfunction records.
Troubleshoots and performs repair work, rework, removal, and adjustments to equipment as necessary with individuals inside own team and with other teams.
Sets up test equipment using hand tools or automatic test methods to perform tests of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
Executes manual and automated test plans and provides some input on test cases and test procedures; reproduces and debugs issues.
Tracks the purchasing, shipping/transporting, receiving, and usage of inventory and equipment for test labs, field engineering, and business unit projects.