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Failure Analysis Engineer - Nanoprobing

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$111,300 - $166,900 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Failure Analysis Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering team. The primary focus of this role is the electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using advanced nanoprobe systems. The successful candidate will work closely with various engineering teams to evaluate electrical characteristics and determine the root causes of failures. This position offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of semiconductor analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications.
  • Hands-on experience in Nanoprobe Analysis.
  • Sound theoretical knowledge of Digital/Analog CMOS circuits.
  • Experience with CAD layout tools.
  • Ability to analyze layout and convert to basic schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using nanoprobe systems.
  • Evaluate electrical characteristics to determine root cause of failures.
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Foundry Engineering teams.
  • Analyze design, reliability, or yield failures down to the root cause.
  • Utilize various state-of-the-art analytical tools and process acquired data to arrive at conclusions.
  • Work autonomously or within a team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams globally.
  • Provide technical training and support to clients on nanoprobing and failure analysis techniques.
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, data, and findings.
  • Ensure compliance with company and industry safety standards.

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 Aug 23, 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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