R&D Engineer Mechanical

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. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

This team will own all aspects of mechanical design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation. With DFM, a critical component of our development, and a cradle‑to‑grave lifecycle approach, ownership does not end at product shipment. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining.

• 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.
• Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products, participating in a cross‑functional team from product inception to volume production.
• Experience working with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Small team lead or proven technical mentor.

The annual base salary range for this position is $141,300 – $226,000.

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.