Board Manufacturing Test Engineer

8613 Broadcom Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Test Engineer to lead functional test programs for high-volume products. You will collaborate with product, firmware, and hardware teams worldwide to drive test strategy, coverage, and reliability across the product lifecycle.

With 5+ years in test engineering and strong PCIe knowledge, you will work hands-on with test hardware, CLI tools, and Python scripts. The role includes NPI support, ECOs, and coordinating with contract manufacturers to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in test/product engineering or manufacturing test.
• Solid knowledge of test hardware design.
• Experience with CLI tools and Python scripting for test development.
• Strong knowledge of final test processes.
• Experience working with CMs and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence and ensure high quality standards across products.
• Become a Broadcom Test and manufacturing expert.
• Lead New Product Development for testing of Board products and test coverage.
• Coordinate between design/R&D, product engineering, manufacturing, and CM teams to support NPI.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for test escapes and yields.
• Support ECOs, test revisions, and product transfers.
• Ensure test hardware and processes meet reliability, cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Skills

Test engineering

Manufacturing test

Hardware design

Python scripting

Test processes

CM collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Test Engineer is considered a testing expert and should be familiar with processes and systems supporting Product Development and Functional testing of products in a high-volume outsourced model. The Test Engineer should have a solid foundation in PCIe Protocol and Products, Testing Strategy, influencing and impacting Broadcom’s business needs. The Test Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day development of functional test programs, and be comfortable working with, and collaborating, with World-Wide based Product, Firmware and Hardware Development teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Drive manufacturing excellence and ensure the highest quality standards across our products Become a Broadcom Test and manufacturing expert Responsible for New Product Development for product, process and quality concerns regarding Testing of Board products Manage Final Functional test activities at CM sites Own product test coverage, test flow, and test limits from handoff after test development through mass production to End-of-Life Coordinate between design/R&D, product engineering, manufacturing, and CM teams to support NPI Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including test development, correlation, validation, and production ramp-up Monitor NPI test yield, DPPM, and quality metrics; drive yield improvement and cost reduction initiatives in NPI prior to Production handoff Lead failure analysis and root cause investigation for test escapes, yield loss, and customer returns Support engineering change orders (ECO), test revisions, and product transfers Ensure test hardware and processes meet reliability, cost, quality, and schedule target requirements

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in test/product engineering or manufacturing test
• Solid knowledge of test hardware design
• Solid knowledge of Test program development utilizing CLI tools and inclusive of creating add-in python scripts
• Strong understanding of final test processes
• Experience working with CMs and high-volume manufacturing environments
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Linux based test platforms
• Knowledge of PCIe, and high-speed digital/analog IO
• Experience in yield analysis, test data mining
• Familiarity with NPI, product qualification, and mass production release
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives supporting annual operating plan

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a Test Engineering function

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 91,100.00 To USD 146,000.00 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, 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, 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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