Chip Repair Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Laptop Service Engineer with strong knowledge of chip-level and card-level laptop repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chip-level troubleshooting and motherboard component-level repair.
• Repair no-power, no-display, auto-shutdown, overheating, charging, and short-circuit issues.
• Identify and replace faulty ICs, MOSFETs, capacitors, resistors, diodes, coils, connectors, and other motherboard components.
• Perform BIOS programming, BIOS recovery, and firmware updates.
• Handle card-level replacement of motherboards, RAM, SSD, HDD, keyboards, displays, batteries, adapters, cooling fans, and other laptop parts.
• Carry out soldering, desoldering, jumper work, track repair, and DC power-supply testing.
• Use multimeters, soldering stations, hot-air stations, BIOS programmers, microscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot Windows installation, driver, operating-system, and basic software issues.
• Conduct complete quality testing after repair.
• Maintain accurate service records, repair notes, spare-parts usage, and customer complaint details.
• Provide clear repair estimates and technical updates to the service coordinator or customer.
• Complete repairs within the committed service turnaround time.
• Maintain proper care of customer laptops, tools, and workshop equipment.
• Support junior technicians and branch staff with technical guidance when required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong knowledge of laptop motherboard architecture and electronic components.
• Experience in chip-level and card-level laptop servicing.
• Ability to read motherboard schematics and board-view files.
• Knowledge of power sequencing, voltage testing, and short-circuit detection.
• Experience in BIOS programming and motherboard troubleshooting.
• Good soldering and desoldering skills.
• Knowledge of laptop screens, keyboards, batteries, adapters, RAM, SSDs, hard disks, and cooling systems.
• Ability to repair laptops from brands such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, Apple, and other leading brands.
• Basic knowledge of Windows installation, drivers, antivirus, data backup, and software troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• ITI, Diploma, or certification in Electronics, Computer Hardware, Laptop Repair, or a related field.
• Candidates with strong practical experience may also apply.

Candidate Profile

• Strong problem-solving and fault-diagnosis ability.
• Responsible and committed to service quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a service team.
• Good communication and customer-handling skills.
• Willingness to learn new laptop technologies and repair methods.
• Ability to achieve service productivity and turnaround-time targets.