IC Package Mechanical FEA Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Collins, COSan Jose, CA
Salary
$108,000–$172,800 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 26, 2026

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Below market

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This role $140k
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About Broadcom

Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

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TL;DR · IC Package Mechanical FEA Engineer

The IC Package Mechanical FEA Engineer (R&D) joins a worldwide R&D team to develop high-performance package designs for ASICs used in artificial intelligence, networking, high-performance computing, and 5G base stations. This role involves designing mechanical aspects of ASIC packages while using advanced finite element analysis to quantify and optimize reliability and manufacturing. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with internal and external partners to balance trade-offs between warpage, stress, reliability, cost, thermal, and electrical performance. The work involves emerging technologies like co-packaged fiber-optic transceivers, complex chip stacking including 3DIC and hybrid copper bonding, and multi-chip-module designs. Key requirements include expertise in FEA modeling, mechanical testing, and measurement to validate results against first principles. Preferred tools include Ansys Classic or Mechanical, alongside strong technical documentation and presentation skills for diverse audiences.

What you'll do

  • Perform advanced FEA to quantify and optimize the reliability and manufacturing of complex ASIC packages.
  • Validate model accuracy through physical measurement, experimentation, and calibration with empirical data.
  • Develop and optimize multi-chip-module (MCM) and flip-chip BGA (FCBGA) package designs.
  • Evaluate numerical simulation results against first principles such as strength of materials solutions.
  • Design mechanical solutions that balance manufacturing limitations, reliability requirements, and customer expectations.
  • Perform mechanical testing and devise lab-scale tests to validate engineering analyses.
  • Document design rules, guidelines, and technical specifications for various stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 8+ years of experience in FEA modeling.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 6+ years of experience in FEA modeling.
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 3+ years of experience in FEA modeling.
  • Ability to evaluate complex numerical simulation results against first principles such as strength of materials solutions.
  • Experience performing mechanical testing, measurements, and devising lab scale tests to validate analyses.
  • Proficiency in Ansys Classic/Mechanical or an equivalent tool is preferred.
  • Strong technical documentation and presentation skills for diverse audiences including management and customers.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with global teams across different time zones.

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