Test Engineer - Product Operations Graduate Programme

Apple; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cork, Ireland offers a 23-month graduate programme in EMEIA Product Operations designed to give exposure to Manufacturing, Test and Quality Engineering, Software Development, New Product Introduction, and Operations. Participants train on-site at our Cork facility and rotate across projects with experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree (B.Eng or M.Eng) with at least a 2:1 and will graduate in 2026 or later; they should demonstrate strong problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Requires B.Eng (Hons.) or M.Eng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or an equivalent 3rd-level engineering qualification.
• Graduating in 2026 or later with a minimum 2.1 (Hons).
• Strong problem-solving, communication and documentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test process development and implementation.
• Create, test and maintain factory test software for Apple products.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Data analysis

Excel

Statistical analysis

Programming/scripting

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (B.Eng/M.Eng)

Tools

Programming languages

Job description

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together, we build products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned—and now can’t imagine living without. Are you excited by the idea of making a real impact? Are you prepared to dream big? Then a career with Apple might be your dream job!The Apple EMEIA Product Operations team has developed a 23-month graduate programme. Our graduate programme is designed to give you exposure to the key functions of Product Operations, including Manufacturing, Test and Quality Engineering, Software Development, New Product Introduction, and Operations. The programme offers you an opportunity to develop and hone your engineering and personal skills in a fast-paced technology environment.If you have strong technical skills, an educational background in engineering, and love working with other people, then this could be an amazing opportunity to come and work with us. We'd love to hear from you.

Description

As a participant in our programme, you will initially spend time training with us at our manufacturing centre of excellence in Cork, Ireland, alongside experienced engineering professionals. Here, we will support you with a mix of on-the-job, mentoring, and formal training in a pioneering manufacturing and technical development environment. After this period, you'll be given an opportunity to work on different Apple products, engineering projects, and processes across EMEIA Product Operations, as well as engaging with other Apple global engineering teams.Our programme targets high-performing technical graduates and leverages the extensive manufacturing, development, and operations knowledge of the EMEIA Product Operations team to develop new engineering talent for Apple. The programme is founded on a long-standing track record of achievement of previous graduates who have gone on to make their mark in global Apple engineering roles.

Key Responsibilities

Test process development and implementation, including automated product testing.Creation, testing, and maintenance of factory test software for Apple products.Continuous process improvement and optimisation, driving key performance metrics (Yield, Units Per Hour, Order Cycle Time, Cost, Scrap, DPPM, CPK, etc.).Provide direction and support to Technician and Production support teams.Data analysis (test results, test parametric data, etc.).Documentation creation, review, and release.Participate in new projects for global implementation.Work closely with Test Engineering, HW, and SW teams worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum B.Eng (Hons.), M.Eng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent third-level engineering qualification), completed in 2026 or later. A minimum of a 2.1 (Hons) degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Hardware design and failure analysis skills. Problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Familiarity with Apple hardware and software technologies.Ideally, experience in programming/scripting languages.MS Excel, data skills, and experience with statistical analysis.Networking knowledge would be advantageous.Project management skills.