Mechanical Engineer – ASIC Test

Broadcom

. Develop thermal management and robust socketing solutions for test and validation PCBs for Broadcom ASIC products targeted at hyperscale data center applications .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,900 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and validation of semiconductor socket and cooling solutions, utilizing Solidworks and thermal analysis software. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in high-performance environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Solidworks ProficiencyThermal Analysis Using AnsysMechanical Prototyping SkillsVendor Management ExperienceSocketing Solutions for High Power ASICs

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Component Design3D Mechanical ExtractionThermal Management SolutionsPogo-Pin Socket SolutionsElastomeric IC Socket SolutionsProfilometry MeasurementData Manipulation in ExcelPython ScriptingDesign VerificationCooling Solutions Design

Soft Skills

Strong Teamwork SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsComfort with Basic Hand Tools

Tools & Technologies

SolidworksAnsys IcepackAnsys Mechanical SimulationKeyence Profilometry Equipment3D Printing Technology

Industry Keywords

SemiconductorASIC ProductsHyperscale Data Center ApplicationsTest Hardware ManufacturingThermal Control Units

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop thermal management and robust socketing solutions for test and validation PCBs for Broadcom ASIC products targeted at hyperscale data center applications
Collaborate with PCB electrical design engineers to provide robust ASIC socket and thermal solutions
Perform mechanical component design and design verification using Solidworks
Perform 3D mechanical extractions from Allegro PCB design software
Interface with device package designers and generate device warpage profiles for socket designs from raw simulation data
Measure actual device warpage to validate simulation profiles using high-precision profilometry equipment
Manage socket hardware vendors, review designs, provide feedback, and approve designs
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical contact issues in lab and test floor environments
Design and review air, liquid, and cold-plate cooling solutions for test hardware
Evaluate and manage procurement of mechanical and test hardware, including thermal control units and socket resistance measurement platforms
Use 3D printing to address usability issues
Support next-generation AI and cloud-storage ASIC products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience, developing semiconductor socket and cooling solutions
In depth experience using Solidworks
Experience using Ansys Icepack and/or Solidworks FLOW thermal analysis and simulation software
Experience using Ansys mechanical simulation software
Experience managing vendors in the test hardware manufacturing process
Strong mechanical prototyping skills
Familiarity with socketing and cooling very large, high power, high ball-count ASIC devices
Experience with pogo-pin and elastomeric IC socket solutions
Mechanical debug intuition and comfort with basic hand tools, micrometers, calipers, etc.
Base knowledge of ATE test hardware mechanical configurations
Familiarity with Keyence profilometry equipment
Skills in manipulating large data sets in Excel or Python scripts
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Comfortable managing vendors and internal team customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Competitive new hire equity grant
Annual equity awards
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
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws