Qualcomm
Associate PCB CAD Specialist
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Education
- High School diploma; an Associate's Degree in a technical field is preferred, with Electronics preferred but not required.
About the job
Creates and maintains electronic component libraries for PCB design and supports PCB layout and manufacturing documentation across multiple Qualcomm business units.
What you'll do
- Create, manage, and maintain component library databases in PCB CAD tools, following manufacturing standards and Qualcomm design guidelines.
- Coordinate with electrical and mechanical design teams to develop PCB layouts from schematics and specifications, and resolve design issues.
- Create and release PWB fabrication and assembly drawings; communicate project status to peers and engineering personnel.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- Work experience with PWB CAD tools such as Xpedition, Allegro, PADS, or Altium.
- Basic understanding of electronic components, digital and analog circuits, and component placement and routing strategies.
Pay
$30.75 - $46.15 USD (pay range; compensation type not specified)
Tools
Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, Downstream Technologies Blueprint, PADS, Altium
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