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Mechanical Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$84,300 - $126,500 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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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