Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > PMIC SystemsGeneral Summary: Researches, designs and develops hardware and software solutions at the chipset and/or feature level. Specifies power management products, functions and supporting software to meet these chipset level requirements. Tracks industry technology trends, interacts with key customers and other QCT tech teams to define these chipset and power management products. Ensures system-level performance and power metrics are met. Oversees test platform HW/SW development, test planning and post-silicon verification. Drives triage of problems at the system-level to determine root cause. Requires expertise in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: power electronics (switch mode and linear), high bandwidth/low latency control interfaces, thermal analysis, power distribution networks, firmware coding, Python or similar scripting languages, PCB layout and construction, battery chemistry and industry standard interfaces (e.g. DDR, RUIM, SDIO, USB etc.). Uses design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Excel and Mentor Graphics. Provides technical expertise for next generation initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of mobile phone or similar product experience in power systems, power grid analysis and design, hardware or PMIC transistor level design or design/development of design tools and test automation tools.ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering.Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: SMPS, LDO, Buck Converters, Boost Converters, Clock system generation and distribution, Battery charging and USB, Wireless battery charger, Battery fuel gauging, Haptics ERM/LRA, Precision references, Mobile phone hardware, PWB design, Chipset infrastructure and digital interfaces.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Uses tools/applications (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, CADENCE, PYTHON, etc.) to execute and debug the system design of a specific chipset and/or feature according to design/feature specifications and requirements under guidance from more senior engineers. Owns a specific sub-system of chipset design; develops and reviews PCB (Printed Circuit Board) schematics and design layouts under guidance from more senior engineers. Writes basic tests and regressions to identify any bugs in own work. Documents basic details about materials, components, data and assemblies for a PMIC under the supervision of more experienced engineers.Level of Responsibility: Working under close supervision. Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct). Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area. Working within prescribed budget and resources. Completing some tasks with multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task. Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances. Limited problem solving required, generally in the nature of troubleshooting simple processes or technology.The responsibilities of this role do not include: Providing supervision/guidance to others. Influence over key organizational decisions. Role in strategic planning.Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hrpublicarticleview&sysparmarticle=KB0039028) for assistance. 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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: $93,000.00 - $140,000.00The 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!If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .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
