Senior Support Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $101,400–$152,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 13, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $127k

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 757 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Support Engineer

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This position within Qualcomm Technologies' Corporate Engineering Services team requires a mechanical engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience to support onsite engineering teams in troubleshooting hardware issues and managing lab operations. The role involves designing fixtures, jigs, rack assemblies, and rework trays using CAD software like Creo, collaborating closely with internal and external machine shops for prototype fabrication. Daily tasks include developing schematics, sourcing components, and working on HW design requirements across various engineering disciplines. Effective communication skills are essential as the candidate will interact regularly with teams in USA, India, and EU. The ideal candidate should be proficient in 3D CAD software, have a strong background in mechanical assembly and soldering, and possess knowledge of industrial automation and hardware protocols.

Skills

Creo CAD Agile SMT 3D printing CNC machine Python PostgreSQL AWS Kubernetes Git Jenkins CI/CD Prometheus Grafana Arduino Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Automation Factory Hardware Redundant Systems Functional Safety Standards

What you'll do

Design and develop mechanical hardware such as fixtures, jigs, rework trays, and enclosures.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues involving electro-mechanical systems in the lab.
Conduct feasibility studies for new or modified designs to ensure manufacturability and reliability.
Build and qualify prototype units and test platforms for development and production use.
Interface with engineering groups, manufacturing, and suppliers to support builds and source components.

What we're looking for

4+ years of mechanical systems design and testing experience.
Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo) for design development.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues involving electro-mechanical systems.
Experience with prototype fabrication, assembly, and qualification processes.
Strong communication skills for regular interaction across global teams.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and documentation practices.

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