Job Description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Support Engineering

General Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Support Engineer to support board assembly, rework, hardware bring-up, debugging, inventory management, and prototype enablement activities for wireless and networking platforms. The candidate will work closely with Hardware, Software, Validation, DVT, and cross-geo engineering teams to ensure timely board readiness and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Board Assembly & Rework
- Perform BGA, QFN, DRQFN, MRQFN, DRQFN, DDR, FEM, PoP package, filter, and fine-pitch component mounting.
- Execute complex board-level rework, modifications, blue-wire fixes, and component replacement activities.
- Support chip mounting, package replacement, soldering, re-balling, and board recovery activities.
- Ensure high-quality workmanship with maximum yield and minimal rework cycles.

Hardware Bring-up & Debug Support
- Support Pre-SoD and Post-SoD board enablement activities.




- Assist engineering teams in board bring-up, debugging, and issue resolution.
- Work with HW, SW, DVT, and other SW validation teams to enable critical programme milestones.
- Support failure analysis and board resurrection activities.

Prototype & Lab Operations
- Coordinate prototype board movement, tracking, and inventory management.
- Maintain board and component inventory records.
- Ensure timely availability of boards for engineering teams and project milestones.
- Support logistics and board preparation activities for local and remote teams.

Advanced Assembly Activities
- Re-ball BGAs, DDR interposers, raiser cards, RF FEMs, filters, and specialised components.
- Perform precision soldering and micro-assembly work using microscope & other lab equipment.
- Develop and optimise solder profiles for various package types.

Quality & Process Compliance
- Verify completed assembly and rework activities.
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📌 Support Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Chennai