Technical Support Engineer, Associate

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Test Equipment Coordination/Planning General Summary: Provide technical support and maintain all electronic measurement, test platforms and test equipment (M&TE), for engineering and manufacturing areas. Support M&TE software and operating systems integrations by diagnosing and troubleshooting common problems. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of relevant operations experience. OR Associate's degree and 3+ years of relevant operations experience. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant operations experience. Completed advanced degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year (Master’s = one year) of work experience. Key Responsibilities: Equipment Lifecycle Management Install, configure, deploy, and maintain measurement and test equipment (M&TE) across engineering and laboratory environments. Support equipment onboarding, relocation, retirement, and asset disposition activities. Ensure all M&TE assets are accurately tracked within inventory management systems and enterprise databases. Maintain equipment documentation, configurations, warranty records, and technical specifications. Calibration & Compliance Support Coordinate calibration recalls and preventive maintenance activities to maintain compliance requirements. Track calibration schedules and ensure equipment availability while minimizing operational disruption. Assist with audit readiness activities and support compliance initiatives related to equipment management. Monitor equipment status and escalation of overdue calibration or maintenance requirements. Technical Troubleshooting & Support Provide first-level and intermediate technical support for laboratory instrumentation, test systems, and associated software. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity issues affecting M&TE. Investigate system performance, reliability issues, and user-reported incidents. Escalate complex technical issues to IT organizations, engineering teams, manufacturers, or external service providers as necessary. Support root cause investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurring failures. Laboratory & Engineering Support Support engineering project activities requiring installation, configuration, and validation of test equipment. Assist engineers with laboratory setup, instrumentation connectivity, and test environment readiness. Support network-attached instruments including configuration, access, security, and connectivity troubleshooting. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize equipment utilization and operational efficiency. Systems & Software Administration Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, drivers, firmware, and software applications supporting M&TE. Support Windows, Linux, and macOS environments used within laboratory and engineering operations. Assist with software licensing, updates, patches, and version control activities. Monitor system health and maintain operational availability of supported equipment and applications. Customer Support & Documentation Serve as the primary point of contact for M&TE-related support requests. Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Document incidents, resolutions, preventive actions, and support activities within ticketing systems. Develop and maintain technical procedures, user guides, and troubleshooting documentation. Assist in creating and delivering training materials for equipment users and support personnel. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, inventory accuracy, calibration compliance, and service delivery. Participate in process improvement initiatives involving automation, digital asset management, and data integrity. Support implementation of new tools, technologies, and operational best practices. Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. I…

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