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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 12 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 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.
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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