Broadcom Hiring! Full Time NPI Test Lab Technician in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Location: Avago Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd (Broadcom), Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

Job Type: Full-Time Outsourced Worker

Department: R&D Test Development Group

About Us:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented NPI Test Lab Technician to join

our dynamic New Product Introduction (NPI) team. Here, you will work with cutting-edge

technology and collaborate with top-tier engineers in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Role Summary:

As the NPI Test Lab Technician, you will play a critical role in the product development

lifecycle by supporting the test, validation, and characterization of new products before

they hit mass production. You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and

maintenance of lab test equipment, test handlers, and specialized tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

• NPI Support: Assist engineering teams in testing, debugging, and validating NPI &

QA testers in the lab.

• Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate standard DC, digital and RF

test equipment to collect accurate engineering data.

• Handler & Socket Maintenance: Operate and troubleshoot automated test

handlers. Install, maintain, and replace test sockets to ensure testing accuracy.

• Precision Soldering: Perform component-level soldering (Surface

Mount and Through-Hole) on PCBs for rework, troubleshooting and test fixture

repair.

• Lab Maintenance: Ensure the test lab is organized, safe, and compliant with 5S and

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) standards.

• Documentation: Record test data accurately and communicate findings,

anomalies, and hardware issues to the NPI Engineering team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering,

Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.

• Language Skills: Proficient in English (both written and verbal). You must be able to

read technical datasheets, follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and

communicate effectively with engineering teams.

• Technical Experience:

o Proven hands-on experience in a test lab, manufacturing, or NPI

environment.

o Experience setting up and troubleshooting standard test equipment (e.g.,

Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Power Supplies, Network Analyzer, Spectrum

Analyzer).

o Familiarity with the operation, setup, and troubleshooting of test handlers

(e.g. Pick-and-place) and test sockets (e.g. pogo pins).

o Strong, hands-on soldering skills for fine-pitch electronic components and

board rework.

Preferred Qualifications (An Added Advantage):

• RF Experience: Hands-on experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) test

equipment, such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, or Signal Generators,

is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electronic schematics and PCB layout

diagrams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to

• continuous improvement.