Job description
The mechanical engineer will be part of Qualcomm's global mechanical engineering team, focusing on the design of electro-mechanical enclosures for various applications including server platforms and consumer devices. This role involves detailed design work, thermal simulations, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The engineer will also interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and timely project execution. The position requires working onsite in San Diego, CA, a minimum of five days a week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college
- 1+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CREO or equivalent
- Working knowledge of mechanical documentation, tolerancing, and GD&T
- Strong understanding of mechanical design in the electronics industry
Responsibilities
- Design and develop detailed electro-mechanical test fixtures and development platforms
- Create detailed mechanical designs, including 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings
- Coordinate and source prototype and production components including plastic, sheet metal, and CNC machined parts
- Interface with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure design for manufacturability
- Develop effective thermal, structural, and tolerance analyses of mechanical assemblies
Benefits
- Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Jul 17, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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