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If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\nJob Description:\nJob Title: PCB Hardware Design Engineer\nLocation: Allentown, PA, Fort Collins, CO, or San Jose, CA\nA Hardware engineering position responsible for developing Bench and System Level Test PCBs for Broadcom products targeted at hyperscale data center applications. Broadcom’s market leading products are enabling the next generation of AI and cloud storage.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nCollaborate with Product Test and Firmware/Software teams in SLT system architecture definition. \nDesign and schematic capture of SLT and bench PCBs for new Broadcom integrated circuit products using Allegro CAD tools\nCreate and manage PCB component libraries using Allegro CAD tools\nDesign architecture - collect information on PCB design rules, requirements, and specifications from project stakeholders, including customers\nWork with PCB layout and SI engineers to ensure PCB layouts meet all electrical requirements\nWork with Mechanical engineers and vendors to evaluate mechanical constraints and thermal solutions\nAudit PCB layouts to ensure PCB designs meet all design rule checks including component pinouts and footprints\nComplete and maintain vendor deliverables for PCB fabrication and assembly. Ensure the integrity and archival of design files related to PCB manufacturing.\nTest manufactured PCBs and deploy to internal and external customers. Manage inventory of PCBs and test status. Debug and rework any necessary changes via ECOs.\nThe Successful Candidate Wil l:\nHave a systems-level vision beyond just electrical design, creating a test solution that incorporates HW, SW, FW, mechanical, and manufacturability concerns.\nHave a strong sense of design ownership. You enjoy collaborating with the engineers using your PCBs and working with them to generate feature improvements.\nHave a general understanding of transmission lines. It would be a plus if you have experience implementing detailed via structures for BGAs and connectors.\nBe familiar with current high speed PCB design techniques like blind/buried vias and backdrilling. You understand SI pitfalls like channel loss and cross talk and how to optimize designs to account for them.\nHave good debug intuition and feel comfortable in an EE lab doing board bring-up. You know how to solder, run wires, and think on your feet. You are familiar with common EE debugging equipment - DMMs, Oscilloscopes. \nBe comfortable working with command line Linux OS based programs/scripting.\nHave a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to creating quality output.\nExhibit strong teamwork skills as part of a fast moving, multi-site team.\nHave an understanding of hardware/software interfaces and understand common embedded software design constraints like memory, power, and speed.\nUnderstand the tradeoffs of Power Delivery Network design for systems consuming 200+W of power per rail, 1-3kW+ overall - sim skills relative to PDN would be a plus.\nUnderstand basic mechanical and thermal properties and tradeoffs involved in design of complex, high power PCBs.\nQualifications:\nMinimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering + 8 years (or MSEE + 6 yrs) of experience developing PCBs and driving designs through manufacturing and test.\nIn depth experience doing schematic capture using Allegro tools.\nExperience managing vendors in a PCB manufacturing process - Fabrication and Assembly.\nExperience in production-hardening of PCB designs.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00\nAs 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.\nBroadcom 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.\nBroadcom 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. 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