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Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.

Job Overview :

• Characterize the electrical performance of multi-chip module or die level power amplifiers, switches, tuners, and LNAs used in high volume cellular communications. Contribute to the validation of the electrical and reliability performance of a family of RF Front End products.

Major Responsibilities:

• Characterization plan development, first silicon debug, process experiment definition, multiple-source fab matching, device characterization, data analysis using statistical techniques, test limit (guard band) generation, procedure documentation, product report presentation.

• Review Test HW (probe card) schematics and layout, test SW (test program) development, HW/SW integration.

• Make recommendation for the selection of appropriate ATE platform for optimal test cost and throughput.

• Establish correlation between ATE and bench measurements and transferring to production.

• Drive failure analysis to completion, yield variance control.

• Drive for short term and long-term test time reduction and yield improvement to meet set goals without compromising production quality for multiple projects in parallel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• A basic background in RF (Radio Frequency) engineering coursework or previous professional experience (The more the better).

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor fundamentals and wireless communication standards.

• Basic awareness of the function and purpose of front-end products such as Power Amplifiers, LNAs, Switches, and Duplexers.

• Basic experience coding (school or work) in C or C++ or Java or Python.

• Lab Equipment Knowledge and an ability to demonstrate basic proficiency with lab bench equip (oscilloscope, voltmeter, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, VNA).

• Familiarity of basic electrical engineering skills EM, Electronics and Electrical circuits.

• Basic knowledge of the key RFFE components of a smart phone.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to creatively seek solutions using math and logic.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an ability to describe problems clearly.

• Experience using Excel or a professional Data Analysis tool for organizing and presenting engineering data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct industry experience.

• Familiar EM skills w/ de-embedding of RF losses and/or matching.

• Familiarity with RF test methods and concepts such as Envelope-Tracking and/or digital Pre-Distortion

• Previous Data analysis Experience and Knowledge of Statistical methods for Engineering.

• Must have analytical skills for debug and development of test bench hardware and software.

• Highly motivated, fast learner, team player with Good communication skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.

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