Hardware Lab Manager - iPhone Product Design

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a hands-on Lab Operations Specialist for the Product Design labs. You will manage day-to-day lab operations, operate equipment, support Design Engineers with prototype builds, and own lab systems to keep spaces running onsite.

This onsite role combines practical technical work with ownership of lab processes, including standing up new lab spaces and coordinating with facilities and program managers to translate engineering needs into space and equipment.

Qualifications

• AA/2+ years in a relevant field or equivalent lab/ops experience.
• Able to handle, assemble, and disassemble product prototypes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with unreleased products.
• Manage competing lab requests and set priorities by business need.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for owned labs with metrology and FA equipment.
• Operate equipment and assist design engineers with prototype assembly/disassembly.
• Install and qualify new lab equipment, coordinate vendors, and write SOPs.
• Own asset records, calibration schedules, moves, and safety inspections.
• Oversee lab access and onboarding for engineers and interns.
• Support product events requiring lab space and coordination.
• Collaborate with project teams to scale lab space and equipment requirements.

Skills

Lab operations

Prototype handling

Communication

Education

AA in EE, ME, or CS

2+ years at a 4-year university in a similar field

Experience in a lab or technical operations environment

Tools

CMM

Keyence

3D printers

Laser cutters

Colorimeters

Spectrophotometers

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a hands-on Lab Operations Specialist for the Product Design labs. You will manage day-to-day lab operations, operate equipment, support Design Engineers with prototype builds, and own lab systems to keep spaces running onsite.

This onsite role combines practical technical work with ownership of lab processes, including standing up new lab spaces and coordinating with facilities and program managers to translate engineering needs into space and equipment.