Location
San Jose, CA | United States
Job description
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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: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D Technician to provide support to our engineering teams driving development, implementation, and management of various R&D projects. Work independently and cross-functionally to collect, organize, and interpret R&D support requests and perform them with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate will also play a crucial role in optimizing the operational efficiency of the R&D department by managing operating expenses, creating and tracking purchase requisitions and purchase orders, coordinating R&D shipments and receipts, material management, and other R&D support functions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations, drive efficiencies, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts on area work processes to support the overall success of our business unit.
Responsibilities: - Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance on managing quarterly R&D operating expenses-collecting forecasts, reviewing liabilities, and monitoring actual spend to ensure adherence to financial plans.
- Analyze and report on variances, providing insights and recommendations for cost optimization.
- Manage R&D purchase requisitions and purchase orders for components, assembly and test, wafers, tooling, outsourced R&D work, lab services, etc. working closely with engineers, vendors, and procurement teams for on-time deliveries, invoice processing, and PO closure.
- Work closely with suppliers/vendors to negotiate favorable terms, collect competitive bids, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services needed for R&D projects.
- Work with suppliers/vendors and internal teams to get quotes, to process receipts and invoices in the system, to resolve shipment or invoice discrepancies, and for closure of open PO balances.
- Coordinate, oversee, and track shipments and receipts of wafer lots, assembly items, test equipment, and other items to help drive latest R&D projects or milestones to completion.
- Implement R&D material management and inventory controls, including processes to review excess and obsolescence for potential scrap and write off.
- Work with vendors to generate RMAs for failure analysis, test equipment loaners, or evaluation boards; coordinate the return shipment, and negotiate costs for any repairs or returns.
- Assist R&D engineers with tracking and processing capital assets (lab equipment, testers, etc) in the system.
Qualifications: - Minimum 6+ years experience in service, manufacturing or R&D.
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Proven experience in business operations management, preferably in an R&D or technology-driven environment.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, shipping logistics, and capital asset management.
- Proficient in GSuite (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides) or MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
- Experience in ERP systems (like Oracle)
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $31.29 - $44.70 per hour.
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents.
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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