Staff R&D Engineer Mechanical

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and develop rack- and tray-level mechanical enclosures and chassis for high-performance power electronics. Own products from concept through volume production and sustaining, including component selection, tolerance analysis, DFM, documentation, prototyping, testing, qualification, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and customer-support teams while addressing thermal, power delivery, regulatory, and production challenges.
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Job Description:

As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for ultra-high-performance and power electronic products. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and take pride in delivering high-quality products within small, highly experienced teams.
Our cradle-to-grave lifecycle product development means ownership doesn't end at product shipment; you will also support customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers, alongside partner engineering teams for joint development programs.
Responsibilities

  • Design rack-level and tray-level mechanical enclosures from concept to detailed design, encompassing look and feel, technology and component selection, tolerance and DFM analysis, documentation, and prototype builds.
  • Ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements and data center best practices.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop PCB designs, solve complex thermal and power delivery challenges, and incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies into cost-effective, production-level designs.
  • Support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and product qualification.
  • Prepare engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and change orders.

Key Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of experience in electronics packaging.
  • Proficiency in PTC Creo and Windchill for 3D modeling, design, and data management.
  • Experience with sheet metal, machining, die-casting, and plastic manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience with designs for high-powered enclosures and devices.
  • Experience with liquid cooling requirements and challenges.
  • Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation.
  • Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
  • Demonstrated lifecycle product ownership of complex products from inception to volume production.
  • Experience working with cross-functional support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability.

Compensation and Benefits


The annual base salary range for this position is USD To USD

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in electronics packaging
  • Proficiency with PTC Creo and Windchill
  • Experience with sheet metal, machining, die-casting, and plastic manufacturing techniques
  • Experience designing high-powered enclosures and devices
  • Experience with liquid cooling requirements and challenges
  • Experience collaborating with production shops and manufacturing teams
  • Understanding of US, European, and Asian regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Experience owning complex products from inception through volume production
  • Experience working with cross-functional groups including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability

Broadcom Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Broadcom and has not been reviewed or approved by Broadcom.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is used broadly through RSUs with quarterly or annual vesting, and an ESPP with a discount and look‑back that can add meaningful upside. Company disclosures show ongoing equity grants, including inducement RSUs tied to acquisitions, underscoring equity’s central role in total rewards.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and immediate vesting is consistently highlighted, supporting long‑term savings. Tax‑advantaged accounts like HSA/FSA further strengthen the financial wellness toolkit.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation ceilings in technical tracks are described as high, with wide ranges and very strong totals for experienced engineers. Sales compensation is also characterized as competitive, supporting attractive on‑target earnings.

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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
38,985 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

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