Mechanical Engineer

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role involves the mechanical design of electro-mechanical enclosures, including server rack platforms and outdoor cabinets. Responsibilities encompass detail design, thermal simulations, tooling, fabrication, sourcing, product testing, and DFMA.

Responsibilities

Design and develop detailed electro-mechanical test fixtures, and development platforms.
Create detailed mechanical design, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
Electromechanical chassis and rack design of server test and production platforms.
Create necessary documentation for sourcing, assembling, and sustaining assembly BOMs.
Coordinating/sourcing prototype and production plastic, sheet metal, 3D printed, die-cast, and CNC machined mechanical assembly components including housings, heatsinks, cables, fixtures, chassis, etc.
Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability and support timely build schedules.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with dynamic multi-disciplinary teams in various geographical regions.
Develop effective thermal, structural, and tolerance analyses of mechanical assemblies.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and supply chain teams across various geographical regions.
Work onsite minimum 5 days/week in the Qualcomm office in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

BSME (Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering)
3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CREO or equivalent)
Experience designing CNC machined, sheet metal, diecast, and injection‑molded components.
Working knowledge of mechanical documentation, tolerancing, and GD&T.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Strong understanding of mechanical design in the electronics industry.
5+ years 3D solid modelling design tools experience utilizing CREO, Solid works, or equivalent platforms.
3+ years of design experience with plastic injection molded, die cast, chassis sheet metal, and CNC machined parts.
3+ years of experience developing mechanical constraints for printed circuit board assemblies.
3+ years electro-mechanical (PCBA) design experience.
Experience using 3D thermal analysis software like Flowtherm or Icepak.
Experience with structural analysis FEA tools.
Experience with tolerance stack analysis of complex assemblies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Top-down solid modelling experience with 3D design databases.
Design constraint (EMN file) transfer experience between 3D CAD and PCB electronic CAD designs.
Test/assembly fixture design experience
Experience with PDM systems (Agile preferred) for BOM and project management.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Skills

CREOSolidWorksGD&TFEA3D PrintingANSYS3D ModelingASME StandardsBill of Material

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