Board Manufacturing Test Engineer

Broadcom • Colorado Springs, CA

5d

About The Position

The Test Engineer is a testing expert familiar with processes and systems supporting product development and functional testing in a high-volume outsourced manufacturing model. The role requires a strong foundation in PCIe protocols and products, testing strategy, and the ability to influence and support Broadcom’s business needs. The engineer develops functional test programs day to day and collaborates with worldwide product, firmware, and hardware development teams.

The role drives manufacturing excellence and quality for board products, owns test coverage, test flow, and test limits from test-development handoff through mass production and end of life, and manages final functional test activities at contract manufacturer sites. It also supports new product introduction, including test development, correlation, validation, production ramp-up, yield and quality monitoring, failure analysis, engineering changes, and product transfers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Test Engineering function.
• Experience in test/product engineering or manufacturing test.
• Solid knowledge of test hardware design.
• Solid knowledge of test-program development using CLI tools, including creating add-in Python scripts.
• Strong understanding of final test processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux-based test platforms.
• Knowledge of PCIe and high-speed digital/analog I/O.
• Experience in yield analysis and test data mining.
• Familiarity with new product introduction, product qualification, and mass-production release.
• Experience participating in cost-reduction initiatives supporting the annual operating plan.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence and ensure high quality standards across products.
• Develop day-to-day functional test programs and become an expert in Broadcom test and manufacturing processes.
• Address product, process, and quality concerns related to testing board products during new product development.
• Manage final functional test activities at contract manufacturer sites.
• Own product test coverage, test flow, and test limits from handoff after test development through mass production to end of life.
• Coordinate design/R&D, product engineering, manufacturing, and contract manufacturer teams to support new product introduction.
• Support new product introduction, including test development, correlation, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Monitor new product introduction test yield, DPPM, and quality metrics; drive yield improvement and cost-reduction initiatives before production handoff.
• Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations for test escapes, yield loss, and customer returns.
• Support engineering change orders, test revisions, and product transfers.
• Ensure test hardware and processes meet reliability, cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Competitive new-hire equity grant and opportunity for annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Paid family leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior