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Qualcomm

Security Specialist

Qualcomm San Diego, California, United States of America, United States 3 months ago
Manufacturing & Equipment Engineering

$33 - $49 USD hourly

Originally posted 15 July 2026 by the employer.

About the role

The Security Specialist installs, maintains, and repairs physical security systems, including alarms, surveillance cameras, and access control devices across facilities.

What you'll do

- Install, maintain, and repair security systems, including alarms, surveillance cameras, and access control devices. - Conduct site surveys to determine optimal placement of system components, and configure system hardware and software according to department needs. - Test, adjust, and evaluate system components to ensure proper operation and recommend upgrades or modifications. - Install and maintain low voltage wiring, electronic locks, card readers, CCTV cameras, and related equipment. - Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, wiring, and software issues, responding to emergency service calls for immediate repairs. - Document all installation, maintenance, and repair activities.

What you'll need

- Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of security or related work experience, or an Associate's degree and 3+ years of security or related work experience, or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 5+ years of security or related work experience. - Verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information. - Experience referencing directions and technical manuals to perform procedures.

Nice to have

- Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and related systems. - Proficiency with low voltage electrical systems and wiring. - Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. - Familiarity with network infrastructure as it relates to security systems. - Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Market context

This role has been open 96 days — well above the 55-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.

Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment

Open roles in category
3837
Median days open
55 d
Median salary
$126k
See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
How Qualcomm compares in Semiconductor Equipment Engineering hiring
Metric Qualcomm All employers we track in this specialty (3837 roles · 81 employers)
Open roles in this specialty 17 3837
Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family 49 10037 · 107 employers
Median days open 67 d 55 d (+12 d vs this employer)
Median salary (USD postings) — $126k

Who's hiring in this category

  • Applied Materials · 627 open roles · median 54 d
  • Lam Research · 581 open roles · median 41 d
  • Micron Technology · 287 open roles · median 46 d
  • KLA Corporation · 255 open roles · median 70 d
  • ASML · 191 open roles · median 70 d
  • ASM International · 162 open roles · median 88 d

How we counted: 3837 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 81 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.

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San Diego, California, United States of America, United States
On-site
$33 - $49 USD hourly
3 months ago

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