Mechanical Engineer
Qualcomm
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 84,300-126,500 / year + Equity
Posted on May 18, 2025
Company
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering
General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Mechanical Engineer, you will design, analyze, troubleshoot, and test electro-mechanical systems and packaging. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate across functions to provide design information and complete project deliverables.
The candidate will be working directly for Qualcomm as a mechanical engineer developing PCB-based electromechanical test and development compute and 6G platforms.
Responsibilities Include
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$84,300.00 - $126,500.00
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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
3075677
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Mechanical Engineering
General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Mechanical Engineer, you will design, analyze, troubleshoot, and test electro-mechanical systems and packaging. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate across functions to provide design information and complete project deliverables.
The candidate will be working directly for Qualcomm as a mechanical engineer developing PCB-based electromechanical test and development compute and 6G platforms.
Responsibilities Include
- Creating and releasing 3D CAD designs and documentation
- Electromechanical enclosure design of consumer mobile devices, 6G infrastructure, IOT, and server test platforms.
- Creating, sourcing, and sustaining mechanical assembly bill-of-materials.
- Coordinating/sourcing prototype and production plastic, sheet metal, die-cast, and CNC machined mechanical assembly components including housings, heatsinks, antennas, fixtures, chassis, etc.
- Coordinating with suppliers, sourcing, and manufacturing staff to facilitate initial prototype and production builds.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members in various geographical regions.
- Develop basic thermal and structural analyses models of mechanical assemblies.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across various geographical regions.
- Work onsite minimum 5 days/week in the Qualcomm office in San Diego, CA
- Engineer will interface with internal staff and outside suppliers in the fast-paced execution of a wide variety of multi-disciplined design projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 1+ year of work experience with mechanical systems, equipment, analysis, packaging enclosures, or related work experience.
- 1+ year of work experience with design testing and/or prototyping.
- 1+ year of work experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo).
- Assists in the designing, analyzing, and building of mechanical hardware for chipset development platforms and products.
- Utilizes engineering modeling, simulations, and analysis software tools to assist with design activities.
- Applies Mechanical Engineering knowledge to support the troubleshooting and testing of electro-mechanical systems and packaging.
- Conducts feasibility testing on new and modified designs.
- Receives requirements from other areas and ensures that designs meet the goals of the project.
- Interfaces with customers and manufacturing to assist in the development of platforms and source parts.
- Creates documentation for mechanical parts and assemblies.
- Works under supervision.
- Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.
- Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
- Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$84,300.00 - $126,500.00
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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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