R&D Engineer Mechanical

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose, CA seeks a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead mechanical design across ultra high-performance products. You will own full chassis design, BOMs, and validation, and may provide technical leadership to a small design team.

Role emphasizes fast-paced, start-up-like environment, with collaboration across Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Thermal, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams. Strong emphasis on DFM and customer support throughout cradle-to-grave lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Lifecycle product ownership from inception to volume production.
• Cross-functional collaboration with hardware, ASIC, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of mechanical design, BOM creation, and validation.
• Lead or mentor a small design team and interact with vendor negotiators.
• Support customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:
As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for Ultra High-performance and power electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and are proud of delivering high-quality products. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. This team will own all aspects of Mech design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation. With DFM, a critical component of our development. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining.
You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.
Key Qualifications & Experience:

• High-powered production enclosures capable of cooling 2kW/RU+
• Power and Thermal issues associated with PCBs with 1kW+ footprints
• Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation.
• Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations and standards, ensuring all designs meet safety, environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production
• Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years

Beneficial Experience:

• Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor

Compensation And Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00
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 and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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