I applied that day before but failed to get into the second level.

They told that the NPI engineer needs to realize the design from US into a prototype or final product.

Nevermind ... it's OK.

I did share this in the Dell thread.

I was called for a phone interview. They asked me several non-technical questions and at the end of the call, they said if I don't receive a call after a fortnight, I can considered myself not making to the next round. So that's all about it and I didn't receive a single call from them and I also made a call to them myself to ask the status of the phone interview. The HR personnel told me that it's still under consideration.

You're welcome ... hope that helps.

So your friend passed the phone interview? Is he/she going for a face-to-face interview at Dell plant?

By the way, the NPI engineer position that I applied was based at Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai plant.

New Product Introduction ... of course it's familiar term if you're engage in R & D or production.

No phone interview ... this is totally different as mine. Maybe different department.

Not many companies will reimburse on interview candidates' expenditure.

Avago and Agilent will reimburse your expenses even though you're not hired.