Staff R&D Engineer Mechanical

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical enclosures and chassis for high-performance power electronics.

You will own cradle-to-grave development, from concept through production, collaborating with Hardware, ASIC, Thermal, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams. Role emphasizes leadership in thermal management, liquid cooling, and regulatory compliance, with 8+ years in electronics packaging, Creo/Windchill proficiency, and experience with sheet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electronics packaging experience.
• Experience with sheet metal, machining, die-casting, plastics.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo and Windchill.
• Experience with high-powered enclosures and liquid cooling.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with production and supply teams.
• Understanding of US/EU/Asia regulations and standards.
• Lifecycle ownership from concept to volume production.

Responsibilities

• Design rack-level and tray-level mechanical enclosures from concept to detail, including look, tech, tolerances, and BOMs.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and data center best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop PCB designs and thermal solutions.
• Support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, and change orders.

Skills

Electronics packaging

Thermal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lifecycle ownership

Regulatory awareness

Production liaison

Mechanical design process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

Job description

Job Description

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for ultra-high-performance and power electronic products. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and take pride in delivering high-quality products within small, highly experienced teams. Our cradle-to-grave lifecycle product development means ownership doesn't end at product shipment; you will also support customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers, alongside partner engineering teams for joint development programs.

Responsibilities

• Design rack-level and tray-level mechanical enclosures from concept to detailed design, encompassing look and feel, technology and component selection, tolerance and DFM analysis, documentation, and prototype builds.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements and data center best practices.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop PCB designs, solve complex thermal and power delivery challenges, and incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies into cost-effective, production-level designs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and product qualification.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and change orders.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics packaging.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo and Windchill for 3D modeling, design, and data management.
• Experience with sheet metal, machining, die-casting, and plastic manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with designs for high-powered enclosures and devices.
• Experience with liquid cooling requirements and challenges.
• Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation.
• Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products from inception to volume production.
• Experience working with cross-functional support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.

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, 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.

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.

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