Thermal and Limits Management, Power Performance Engineer, Staff
Qualcomm · Bengaluru · 7+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-07-17
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About the role
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
Responsibilities: - We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Thermal and Peak Current Limits Performance Engineer to join our engineering team.
- In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the thermal performance and peak current limits of our products.
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams like architecture, power and design to
- analyze, and optimize thermal systems, peak current contraints and components, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
- Thermal Analysis and Design:
- Conduct detailed thermal analysis and design for various components and systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Must requirement: Understanding of general Power HW/SW and Limits Management HW/SW architecture and framework
- Desirable to understand CPU, graphics and AI HW engine and architecture
- Understanding of Powe grid and chipset architecture
- Ability to analyze and deep dive into Limits throttling mechanisms effectives, efficiencies, latencies and Performance
- Ability to debug and analyze Power Thermal Performance issues
- Hands ON for characterization and profiling of Power, thermal and electrical spec
- Handling measuring equipment for Power and thermal
- Peak Current Limits Analysis:
- Evaluate and optimize peak current limits to ensure safe and efficient operation of electrical systems.
- Simulation and Modeling: Knowledge on Utilize advanced simulation and modeling tools to predict thermal behavior and peak current limits, identifying potential issues is desirable
- Testing and Validation:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and peak current limits, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize thermal performance and peak current limits.
- Collaboration: Work closely with design, chipset/platform architecture, and product test teams to integrate thermal and peak current solutions into product development.
- Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical reports and documentation to support design decisions and project milestones.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve thermal and electrical-related issues in existing products and during the development phase.
- Providing HW and SW Limits Mechanism solutions to manage thermal and electrical risks
- Proficiency in system level debug analysis, efficient usage of Power performance tools for debug and providing detailed analysis Innovation:
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in thermal engineering and peak current limits, applying innovative solutions to improve product performance.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics & communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in area of Power, Thermal and limits management analysis, design, and optimization
- Knowledge and good understanding of thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL), CAD tools, and data analysis, is added advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to Detail:
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team success.
- Experience with thermal management and peak current limits in electronics or semiconductor industries.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to thermal performance and peak current limits.
- Familiarity with thermal testing equipment and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics & communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in area of Power, Thermal and limits management analysis, design, and optimization
- Knowledge and good understanding of thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL), CAD tools, and data analysis, is added advantage.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively
- collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to Detail:
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team success.
- Experience with thermal management and peak current limits in electronics or semiconductor industries.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to thermal performance and peak current limits.
- Familiarity with thermal testing equipment and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Responsibilities
- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Thermal and Peak Current Limits Performance Engineer to join our engineering team.
- In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the thermal performance and peak current limits of our products.
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams like architecture, power and design to
- analyze, and optimize thermal systems, peak current contraints and components, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
- Thermal Analysis and Design:
- Conduct detailed thermal analysis and design for various components and systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Must requirement: Understanding of general Power HW/SW and Limits Management HW/SW architecture and framework
- Desirable to understand CPU, graphics and AI HW engine and architecture
- Understanding of Powe grid and chipset architecture
- Ability to analyze and deep dive into Limits throttling mechanisms effectives, efficiencies, latencies and Performance
- Ability to debug and analyze Power Thermal Performance issues
- Hands ON for characterization and profiling of Power, thermal and electrical spec
- Handling measuring equipment for Power and thermal
- Peak Current Limits Analysis:
- Evaluate and optimize peak current limits to ensure safe and efficient operation of electrical systems.
- Simulation and Modeling: Knowledge on Utilize advanced simulation and modeling tools to predict thermal behavior and peak current limits, identifying potential issues is desirable
- Testing and Validation:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and peak current limits, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to optimize thermal performance and peak current limits.
- Collaboration: Work closely with design, chipset/platform architecture, and product test teams to integrate thermal and peak current solutions into product development.
- Documentation: Prepare comprehensive technical reports and documentation to support design decisions and project milestones.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve thermal and electrical-related issues in existing products and during the development phase.
- Providing HW and SW Limits Mechanism solutions to manage thermal and electrical risks
- Proficiency in system level debug analysis, efficient usage of Power performance tools for debug and providing detailed analysis Innovation:
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in thermal engineering and peak current limits, applying innovative solutions to improve product performance.