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Broadcom Hardware Engineer Board Products in Irvine Alton Parkway Bldg 2, California
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Job Description:
The hardware engineering position at Broadcom focuses on design of printed circuit board assemblies used in commercial grade server and cloud system applications. The engineer provides technical leadership that integrates requirements, capabilities, and functionality from customers, industry standards, electronic components, contract manufacturers, and internal quality systems. The candidate should have strong working knowledge of the major computer industry standards such as PCIe Express, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel with an emphasis on high speed signal routing. This position requires full-time on-site attendance in an open office and lab working environment.
Core Duties and Deliverables
Perform comprehensive analysis of marketing, industry and customer requirements
Interface with ASIC controller designers, program management, component vendors and manufacturing to fully comprehend and implement the design
Design schematics including selection of digital logic, power, clocking, PSOC, memory, IO, visual indicators, and connectors
Coordinate system level design and simulation including thermal and mechanical elements
Coordinate and direct the PCB layout including written specifications, impedance calculations and stack up, initial placement, material selection, and tool verification
Oversee and/or perform signal integrity simulation for functional interfaces and power
Develop scripts in tools such as Python to streamline, automate, and minimize defects in the design process
Build test fixtures including instrumenting with data acquisition systems and programming
Perform unit and system testing of prototype designs utilizing high speed scopes, TDR and/or VNA equipment
Provide post production product support including manufacturing database updating and maintenance
Communication and Cognitive Skills
Complete demanding assignments by following sophisticated hardware engineering methods, tools and procedures
Consider both the strategic and tactical aspects of solutions
Consistently make timely decisions and balance cost and margin trade offs
Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to deliver optimal solutions
Clearly and concisely convey subtle or complex messages to a variety of audiences
Communicate to individuals in international time zones with diverse cultural backgrounds
Implement and follow quality procedures
Self-monitor and report progress for project tasks
Conduct daily activities in a manner that improves the board design team’s overall effectiveness and productivity
Tools, Equipment and Experience
Mastery of Cadence Design and Layout Tool Suite
Simulation: HyperLynx 8.0, Ansoft SIWave and Ansys HFSS, ADS, Sigrity, Polar.
MSOffice tool suite
Equipment: Servers (Windows / Linux), scopes, traffic generators, environmental chambers, ESD guns, VNA, TDR, power loads, soldering (RoHS)
BSc. and a minimum 8 years of experience in a computer related job role; OR MSc. in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 6 years of experience in a computer related job role
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Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $171,000
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.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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