CA San Jose Innovation Drive, USA
35 days ago
HW System Test Engineer

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Job Description:

Broadcom CSG Group designs, fabricates, tests, and supports state of the art network switches for internal and external customers. As a test engineer, you’ll be responsible for board bring up and debug activities for the PCBAs at each stage of the development cycle. You’ll work closely with other test engineers, system design engineers, and technicians at each stage to troubleshoot and report any issues observed in each prototype run.

This role requires experience bringing up, testing and debugging high speed electronics and high power, low voltage power subsystems on complex PCBAs. You’ll need to program power ICs, clock generators, and non-volatile memories, check clocks and voltage levels, and diagnose and fix any issues found. Linux and associated software tools will be used to check board functionality.  You may also be involved in testing the Broadcom switch ASIC functionality as well, working with many Broadcom other engineers in the process. The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, is thus essential.

Responsibilities

Perform bring-up testing involving powering up new boards stage by stage, including programming power, logic, and memory components

Troubleshooting and repairing failing circuits, including power and logic circuits

Reworking boards including soldering small components and working with outside contract manufacturers to replace large or high pin-count ICs

Collaborating with engineers both across Broadcom to resolve complex issues, including ASIC testing

Identify and report problems found, regardless of whether they are design, fabrication, or assembly issues

System testing using Linux and  Windows PCs

Writing, editing, and reading test plans 

Requirements and skills

5 or more years of experience as a test engineer

High speed digital circuit experience including use of high speed oscilloscopes, function generators, and time domain reflectometry (TDR).

Removal and soldering of low pin-count surface-mount components (e.g. passive components)

Read and comprehend schematics and component datasheets

Excellent soldering skills, especially with fine-pitch SMT components down to 0201

Ability to periodically move heavy equipment short distances (< 75 lb), and good hand-eye coordination 

Familiarity with Linux operating system and software tools is desirable

4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 2-year degree/diploma in a technical discipline

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $162,000

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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