R&D Hardware Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their R&D modeling team. This role focuses on the modeling and simulation of piezoelectric resonators and filters, utilizing advanced finite element methods. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with Comsol and Matlab. You will collaborate closely with various teams to optimize device performance, contributing to both product and technology development. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive benefits package, including health plans and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on piezoelectric resonators.
• 3+ years of experience in modeling and simulation using Comsol.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and simulation of piezoelectric resonators and filters.
• Developing and running in-house FEM models with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Comsol

Multi-physics FEA methods

Matlab

Java scripting

Python scripting

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Job description

locations USA-California- San Jose - 1730 Fox Drive

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id R022893

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Job Description:

The role consists in modeling and simulation of piezoelectric resonators and filters, with an emphasis on the finite element method.

Specifically, the employee will work within the R&D modeling team to help develop and run in-house FEM models. The job requires working closely with cross-functional teams to help characterize and optimize linear and non-linear device performance for the purpose of both product and technology development.

Required Skills:

Comsol and a general knowledge of multi-physics FEA methods

Matlab

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with basic acoustic resonator device physics

HFSS

ADS

Basic ability to script in Java and/or Python

Education:

Candidate should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, preferably with an emphasis on piezoelectric resonator device physics and computational methods and 3+ years of related experience.The primary job duty will consist in using Comsol, interfaced with various scripting/programming tools, to help develop, automate, and run linear and high power models. The scope includes resonator level modeling of FBAR as well as filter designs composed of FBAR and other RF components, and optimization of device performance. A key part of the role will be interaction with measurement, characterization, and fabrication teams to provide simulation based guidance for current and future product and technology development.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $190,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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.

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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