Component Engineer, Sr
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 29
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's CHS Component Engineering team supports hardware platform development, including components for AI Inference Data Centers. The role involves reviewing third-party component datasheets, working with suppliers and Taiwan-based ODMs, and validating high-speed serial interface components such as PCIe, USB4, UFS5 and DDR. The engineer will develop and implement component validation plans and work cross-functionally with design, test, sourcing and manufacturing teams.
What you will do
- The successful candidate will operate as a member of the CHS Component Engineering team. Responsibilities include reviewing third party component datasheets for accuracy, working with suppliers to find component solutions, working with suppliers to develop custom component solutions, working with internal systems teams, and test engineering to validate 3rd party components.
- Responsible for responding to AI Inference Data Center component requirements.
- Obtain and Review AI Inference Data Center component datasheets for accuracy, completeness and best in class alignment with Qualcomm Platform Requirements.
- Develop a Component Validation Plan and implement.
- Work with Taiwan AI Inference DC ODMs
- Work with AI Inference DC Design Teams Interact with Component Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, CAD Engineers, PdMs, PgMs, OEMs, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Planning, Support Engineering.
- Work with hardware designers to comprehend new product needs, perform industry component searches and if required create mini specifications based on unique requirements. Work with the design team and the suppliers to evaluate, iterate and integrate new products into platform designs.
- Quickly assimilate into existing projects and work with internal customers to support fast-moving design schedules.
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to communicate clearly, organize effectively and work with cross functional teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Strong multi-discipline engineering, technical, analytical skills.
- Understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts and solutions.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
- BSEE with Electrical or Component Engineering experience.
- 2+ years Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering;
- Familiar with HSSIO Components (PCIe, USB4, UFS5, DDR)
- Familiar with Component Validation.
- Familiar with Camera Modules and/or Image Sensors
- Proficient with all MS Office 365 Tools.
- Familiar with using AI Chatbots and AI Agents to efficiently solve problems.
- BE or BTech Electrical Engineering.
Preferred qualifications
- 4+ years Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering
- Design of HSSIO IC interfaces or HSSIO PCB.
- Optics experience for Data Center Photonics.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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