R&D Engineer Mechanical

Broadcom•San Jose, CA

3d•$143,800 - $230,000

About The Position

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. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and are proud of delivering high-quality products. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. This team will own all aspects of Mech design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation. With DFM, a critical component of our development. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

Requirements

High-powered production enclosures capable of cooling 2kW/RU+
Experience with Power and Thermal issues associated with PCBs with 1kW+ footprints
Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations and standards
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
12+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver Mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for Ultra High-performance and power electronic products.
Provide technical leadership to a small design team.
Own all aspects of Mech design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation.
Ensure DFM is a critical component of development.
Assist with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers.
Interact extensively with partner engineering teams for joint development programs.
Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation.
Ensure all designs meet safety and environmental requirements by understanding relevant US, European, and Asian regulations and standards.
Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products, participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production.
Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.