Hiring: Industrial Engineer Company: Qualcomm Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:47:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Airflow, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Python, R, Root Cause Analysis, SQL, Six Sigma, Visio About the job Experience: •5+ years of relevant experience in lab, facilities, critical environments, manufacturing, or infrastructure planning (design, operations, capacity planning, and/or project delivery). Required Skills: •System of Record & Data Governance: Maintain an audit-ready inventory of lab infrastructure attributes (power/cooling and key constraints), define data standards, and perform periodic accuracy checks. •Site Assessments & Due Diligence: Perform site walks and technical due diligence to validate capacity, identify constraints/risks, and document upgrade needs. •Standard Profiles & Planning Assumptions: Develop and maintain repeatable infrastructure profiles and load templates by lab type to enable consistent estimates and comparisons. •Feasibility, Trade Studies & Recommendations: Evaluate candidate spaces and develop option trade studies (reuse/upgrade/new build) with high-level cost/schedule/risk inputs; present decision-ready recommendations to planners and leadership. •Capacity Modeling, Utilization & Forecasting: Model demand vs. capacity, identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities, and translate forecasted demand into roadmap triggers and sequencing recommendations. •Workflow Fit & Layout Standards: Translate equipment/workflow needs into space requirements; define utilization standards and scorecards to compare spaces on readiness, flexibility, and time-to-ready. •Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Facilities/QREF, IT/Networking, EHS, and lab operations to validate requirements, align on implementation approaches, and ensure code/safety considerations are addressed. •Engineering Lab Development & Optimization: Design and optimize engineering lab layouts, workflows, and material/equipment flows to improve productivity, safety, and utilization. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Architecture or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). •Solid functional working knowledge of building electrical distribution and/or cooling concepts (heat-load estimation, airflow constraints, capacity vs. demand). •Strong analytical and communication skills (Excel-based modeling, structured datasets, and cross-functional stakeholder communication). •Proficiency with reporting/analytics tools (e.g. Power BI) and/or querying data (e.g., SQL); Python is a plus. •Operational familiarity with layout tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio) and translating test-fits into requirements. •Professional Engineer (PE) license (Electrical/Mechanical) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT). •Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project delivery certification. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!