PCB HW Design Engineer

Broadcom • Fort Collins, NE

1d • $121,900 - $195,000

About The Position

This hardware engineering position develops bench and system-level test PCBs for Broadcom products used in hyperscale data center applications. The role works across product test, firmware/software, signal integrity, mechanical engineering, vendors, and customers to define system architecture and deliver PCBs from design through manufacturing, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. The position is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Fort Collins, Colorado; or San Jose, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience, or an MSEE and at least 6 years of experience.
• Experience developing PCBs and driving designs through manufacturing and test.
• In-depth experience with schematic capture using Allegro tools.
• Experience managing vendors in PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Experience production-hardening PCB designs.
• General understanding of transmission lines.
• Familiarity with high-speed PCB design techniques, including blind/buried vias and backdrilling.
• Understanding of signal integrity pitfalls such as channel loss and crosstalk, and how to optimize designs to address them.
• Board bring-up and debugging skills in an electrical engineering lab, including soldering and running wires.
• Familiarity with common electrical debugging equipment, including DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Comfort working with command-line Linux programs and scripting.
• Understanding of hardware/software interfaces and embedded software design constraints such as memory, power, and speed.
• Understanding of power delivery network design tradeoffs for systems consuming 200+ watts per rail and 1–3 kW or more overall.
• Understanding of basic mechanical and thermal properties and tradeoffs in complex, high-power PCB design.
• Strong teamwork skills in a fast-moving, multi-site team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality output.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing detailed via structures for BGAs and connectors.
• Power delivery network simulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Test and Firmware/Software teams to define system-level test system architecture.
• Design and capture schematics for system-level test and bench PCBs for new Broadcom integrated circuit products using Allegro CAD tools.
• Create and manage PCB component libraries using Allegro CAD tools.
• Collect PCB design rules, requirements, and specifications from project stakeholders, including customers.
• Work with PCB layout and signal integrity engineers to ensure layouts meet electrical requirements.
• Work with mechanical engineers and vendors to evaluate mechanical constraints and thermal solutions.
• Audit PCB layouts for design rule compliance, including component pinouts and footprints.
• Complete and maintain vendor deliverables for PCB fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain the integrity and archives of design files related to PCB manufacturing.
• Test manufactured PCBs and deploy them to internal and external customers.
• Manage PCB inventory and test status.
• Debug boards and implement necessary changes through engineering change orders (ECOs).

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards, subject to plan documents and award agreements.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior