Broadcom is an American company that supplies integrated circuits or microchips for broadband communications. The company was founded in August 1991 and is now based in Irvine, California. Famous in the industry of semiconductors and electronics, the company is among the Worldwide top 20 semiconductor sales leaders.
Job Description/Wage Average
Design Engineer: This engineer creates detailed and precise plans for various structures, systems or equipments. This person takes part in the design team that includes several other engineers and professionals responsible in coming up with design for various plans and projects. They use several different technologies and applications to be able to create models that will serve as initial design plans and come up with ideas and solutions to make the real ones better. This person must coordinate with other people that are part of the design team for the plan to become feasible as well as to make sure that goals will be met. The annual wage average for this position ranges from $75,000 to $82,000.
Principal Scientist: Conducts researches either qualitative or quantitative in nature for the purpose of enhancing and discovering new processes and products. He/She will lead a team that will conduct such researches, monitor and evaluate staff performance as well as teach and guide scientific personnel in doing projects. A principal scientist and his/her team will be dealing with innovative designs and applications as well as traditional methods of research for them to perform their duties. To be able to be fitted in this position one has to have analytical and mathematical reasoning ability since researches will be dealing mostly with these concepts. The annual wage average for this position ranges from $130,000 to $145,000.
Hardware Engineer: Creates, Designs and Develops computer hardwares. Hardwares are the physical elements responsible for computers to run and work. Computer chips, keyboards and computer internal systems are one of the examples of hardwares that this engineer is works on. They are also responsible for building laptop designs as well as interior parts of the computers and enhance them for better function and presentation. Some parts of the hardware engineer’s tasks are that of electrical engineers also but the difference between the two is that hardware engineers deal with computers only. The annual wage average for this position ranges from $81,000 to $100,000.
Package Engineer: This engineer invent designs and builds containers used to protect goods and end products. Such containers include boxes, cartons, bottles, plastic wraps and many other forms of containers that will serve its purpose. In order to come up with specific containers intended for specific products one must study the laws of chemistry, physics, marketing and mechanical engineering. This person conducts several experiments on different types of materials such as wood, plastic, glass and many more. The annual wage average for this position ranges from $110,000 to $120,000.
Test Engineer: This engineer conducts a series of tests and experiments that will determine the efficiency, durability and effectivity of a product. This engineer is also concern with quality assurance that is very important in creating, developing and manufacturing a product. One must possess an eye for detail to be able to see and anticipate errors as well as to assure that products will meet the necessary specifications. The annual wage average for this position ranges from $119,000 to $140,000.
Benefits
- Health Care Benefits
- Disability Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Programs
How to Apply
There are job listings in the company’s website but to be able to apply, one must first create a profile. Creating a profile will enable one to submit their resumes online.
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