Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area: Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Support Engineering

Job 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.
- Maintain high workmanship standards and process compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement in rework quality, delivery, and turnaround time.
- Follow ESD, safety, and laboratory operating procedures.

Required Skills

- Hands-on experience in PCB assembly and board rework.
- Expertise in BGA rework stations, hot-air systems, microscopes, and soldering tools.
- Knowledge of RF modules, DDR devices, PoP assembly, and fine-pitch components.
- Ability to read schematics, board layouts, and rework instructions.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude, solid sense of ownership, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Team player with good communication skills
- Customer and milestone-oriented approach

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Associate's degree and 5+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.

High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of Support Engineering or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Masters = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma/B.E. in Electronics, ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware lab support, board rework, or prototype engineering.
- Experience supporting wireless, networking, RF, or embedded hardware platforms.
- Knowledge of SMT processes and solder profile optimization.

📌 Support Engineer / Hardware Lab & Board Rework Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Chennai