Jr. Hardware Engineer

Broadcom; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grant

Annual equity awards

Medical, dental and vision plans

RRSP matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking a Jr. Hardware Engineer to support SR/Staff engineers with lab activities and testing. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality prototypes and reports.

Responsibilities include test execution, data collection, prototype assembly, lab organization, and troubleshooting, with potential rework and external repairs as needed. A degree in Electrical Technology with 2+ years in a lab setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering or testing lab environments.
• Proficiency with lab tools and basic software including Excel, Word and OrCAD/Creo.
• Strong analytical thinking and excellent written and verbal communication; team oriented.
• Degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution: Set up and conduct mechanical or electrical tests on prototypes under supervision.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Monitor experiments and generate concise reports.
• Prototype Assembly: Fabricate and modify test fixtures and prototype hardware.
• Lab Organization: Maintain inventory and support shipping/receiving for engineering.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose malfunctions and escalate as needed.
• Rework: Perform rework or coordinate with third parties for repairs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Technology degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Excel

Word

OrCAD/Creo

Job description

Job Description

As a Jr. Hardware Engineer, you will support Sr. and Staff Engineers with lab related activities and testing. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and take pride in delivering high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution: Set up and conduct mechanical or electrical tests on prototypes under the direction of the lead engineer.


• Data Collection & Reporting: Monitor experiments, collect accurate raw data, and generate concise, readable reports to summarize test results.


• Prototype Assembly: Assist engineers by fabricating, assembling, and modifying test fixtures, sub-assemblies, and prototype hardware.


• Lab Organization: Maintain laboratory material inventory, order consumables/parts as required. Manage shipping and receiving functions as required to support Engineering.


• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose prototype equipment malfunctions, resolving technical issues independently or escalating as required.


• Rework: Perform rework to repair prototypes or manage the rework being sent to outside 3rd parties for repair.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced engineering or testing laboratory environment.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard lab tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers) and basic software tools (Excel, Word, orCADsystems likeCreo).


• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Degree in Electrical Technology and 2+ years or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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