Associate PCB CAD Specialist
Qualcomm
San Diego, CA0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Diploma
- Nice to have
- CADCircuit design
- Work
- On-site in San Diego
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- CAD28%Circuit design23%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Qualcomm is a company of inventors unlocking 5G and ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities. This role is for an Associate PCB CAD Specialist within the specialized PCB Layout CAD team.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, manage, and maintain library databases for electronic parts across Siemens XPedition and Cadence Allegro.
- Ensure library data conforms to manufacturing and industry standards, as well as Qualcomm design guidelines.
- Develop PCB layouts in coordination with electrical and mechanical design teams from supplied schematics and electrical specifications.
- Meet all project goals and requirements for new designs across various business units (R&D, Data Center, Mobile, Compute, IOT, Infrastructure, Automotive, Test Equipment).
- Learn and develop expertise with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition and Cadence Allegro.
- Utilize Downstream Technologies Blueprint to create and release documentation for PWB Fabrication and Assembly drawings.
- Communicate effectively with project peers and engineering personnel via email, Teams meetings, including regular status reports and presentation slides.
- Understand project goals and individual contributions.
- Understand component requirements and read electronic specifications to create accurate library databases.
- Maintain technical coordination with Engineering and leads.
- Resolve design issues quickly and ensure all processes are followed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical constraint drawings.
- Basic understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) requirements and electrical specifications.
- Ability to read specifications and learn quickly on the job.
- Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition
- Cadence Allegro
- Downstream Technologies Blueprint
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and work experience with CAD Tools used to design PWB’s (e.g., Xpedition, Allegro, PADS, Altium).
- Basic understanding of electronic components, digital and analog circuits, and component placement/routing strategies.
Education Requirements
- High School diploma.
- Preferred: Associates Degree in a Technical Field (Electronics preferred but not required).