Mechanical Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in opto-electronic packaging or networking switch design to help develop the next generation of silicon photonic engines and advanced networking concepts.

You will collaborate with optical, process, electronic, IC and application engineers to provide robust mechanical solutions, influencing product development timelines and division revenue. This is a fast-paced, visible role with opportunities to lead design, analysis and validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of opto‑mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), Flotherm or Ansys.
• Knowledge of sheet metal, castings, injection mold parts and material/vendor selection.
• Strong written and oral communication for customer interaction.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal simulations to determine thermal resistances and power dissipation.
• Use Flotherm & Ansys to simulate and optimize opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Provide reports on simulation results and failure analysis findings.
• Develop new products from concept to build, including vendor selection.
• Generate designs and perform tolerance analysis of opto-mechanical structures.
• Conduct failure analysis and design of experiments.
• Perform DFMEA and troubleshoot interoperability issues; conduct hands-on lab experiments and dimensional metrology.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Flotherm

Ansys

Job description

Job Description

Broadcom is looking for a Mechanical Engineer who can apply their expertise in opto-electronic packaging or networking switch design to help develop solutions for the next generation of silicon photonic engines, and advanced networking switch concepts. You will be a key contributor to Broadcom’s next-generation optical system development. You will interact with optical, process, electronic, IC and application engineers to provide an advanced mechanical solution. This is a fast-paced, visible position, which has a direct impact on product development execution as well as division revenue.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal simulations to determine thermal resistances, power dissipation, as well as mechanical stress over temperature


• The use of tools like Flotherm & Ansys to simulate and optimize models of complex electronic assemblies under various conditions


• Provide reports on the simulation results and findings from failure analysis


• Development of new products including execution on concepts, design, drawings, vendor selection, part evaluation, and product builds


• Generate designs and perform tolerance analysis of opto-mechanical structures


• Failure analysis and design of experiment


• Other activities will include generating designs of experiments, DFMEA, troubleshooting issues related to interoperability of components, hands‑on lab experimentation and dimensional metrology

Qualifications

• Technical background with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• At least 8 years of relevant experience in opto-mechanical designs


• Proficient in mechanical design using CAD tools (Solidworks preferred), Flotherm or Ansys


• Knowledge of how to design sheet metal, castings, injection mold parts material/vendor selection and first article assessment.


• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for frequent customer interaction.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a team in cross‑functional and geographically‑distributed environments.


• Demonstrated ability to dynamically prioritize assignments and work independently.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

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


• 401(K) participation including company matching


• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Company paid holidays


• Paid sick leave


• Vacation time

The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity

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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

About Broadcom

We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. For more information please visit our video library and check out our Connected by Broadcom series.