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Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$114,400–$183,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Apr 7, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will design and develop mechanical assemblies and chassis for high-performance power electronic products. They will lead a small team through the full product lifecycle, from inception and design to volume production and field support.

Job details

Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Mechanical assemblies, including full chassis design for Ultra High-performance and power electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment and are proud of delivering high-quality products. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. This team will own all aspects of Mech design, including BOM creation, participation with vendor negotiators, product look and feel, design, development, and validation. With DFM, a critical component of our development. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will help with customer trials, field issues, and product sustaining. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Hardware, ASIC, Signal, Mechanical, Thermal, Diagnostic, Packaging, and Manufacturing engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams. Key Qualifications & Experience: High-powered production enclosures capable of cooling 2kW/RU+ Power and Thermal issues associated with PCBs with 1kW+ footprints Proven collaboration with production shops and manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, enhance quality control, and ensure smooth transitions from design to implementation. Understanding of relevant US, European, and Asian regulations and standards, ensuring all designs meet safety, environmental requirements. Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of related experience Beneficial Experience: Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00 As 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. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for 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, 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. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

What you’ll do

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will design and develop mechanical assemblies and chassis for high-performance power electronic products. They will lead a small team through the full product lifecycle, from inception and design to volume production and field support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess over 12 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in thermal management for high-power enclosures and experience with cross-functional manufacturing teams are required.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • RRSP participation
  • Company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Equity awards

Listed skills

  • Power Electronics · Preferred
  • Quality Control · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Mechanical design
  • Chassis design
  • Thermal management
  • Power electronics
  • DFM
  • BOM creation
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Quality control
  • Technical leadership
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Product validation
  • Sustainability
  • Safety standards
  • Technical Leadership
  • Power Electronics
  • Customer Support
  • Design For Manufacturability
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Planning
  • Sales
  • Packaging And Labeling
  • Marketing
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • New Product Development
  • Production Process
  • Purchasing
  • Team Leadership
  • Application Specific Integrated Circuits
  • Quality Control
  • Look And Feel

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Management & Leadership
  • Principal Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer (General)
  • Mechanical Engineers

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