Engineering Technician, Staff

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Technician

General Summary:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

OR

Associate's degree and 2+ years of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports and installs equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

*Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master's = one year) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• CET certificate or 2+ years of electronics coursework.

• 3+ years of experience with general computer skills and Microsoft applications.

• 3+ years of experience in Semiconductor or related industry.

• Military experience or training in electronics field (Rank E5+ 1 year).

• 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

• 3+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and documents activities related to benches, testers, and other equipment. Guides others to install, upgrade, and configure complex equipment and components.

• Coordinates with vendors and cross-functionally with internal teams to troubleshoot and perform complex repair, rework, removal, and modifications to equipment work as necessary.

• Leads the setup of test equipment using hand tools or automatic test methods. Performs and helps design test of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies.

• Guides others, reviews, and documents test results, KPIs, and other outcomes, and maintains malfunction records.

• Helps develop and executes manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test procedures. Guides others to reproduce and debug complex issues. Reviews and approves documentation of process or SOP changes.

• Manages and maintains the purchasing, shipping/transporting, receiving and usage of inventory and equipment for test labs, field engineering, and business unit projects.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and oversees the development and execution of new processes. Reviews the work products of other Engineering Technicians.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.

• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay range:

$32.90 - $49.34

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer!

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification