NAND ATE Test Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino is seeking a NAND ATE Test Engineer to lead testing, failure analysis and qualification of SSD/NAND programs. You will work with HW Engineers to identify risks and build validation scripts for robust, scalable test flows that power next‑generation Apple storage solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and have hands-on experience with memory ATE platforms (Advantest, Teradyne) and programming in C/C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with memory automated test equipment (ATE), including Advantest, Teradyne, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Lua, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and testing of NAND solution; create test validation checklists and work in cross-functional teams.
• Support internal engineering teams in system and component failure analysis and defining corrective actions.
• Manage and run SSD/NAND stress test rack qualification testing at the system level.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Advantest

Teradyne

Scripting languages

Job description

Summary

Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of this group, you’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.

Description

As a NAND ATE Test Engineer you will lead and support the testing, failure analysis and qualification of various programs using SSD (solid-state drive). A strong candidate will have experience with NAND validation, and reliability testing. You will be part of a world class team of HW Engineers who identify and resolve potential risks for all aspects of NAND qualification and testing, including generating test programs and scripts. You will have direct impact on Apple's future products by ensuring world-class solutions to demanding test and engineering challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualification and testing of NAND solutionCreate test validation checklists and work in cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance
• Support internal engineering teams in system and component failure analysis and defining corrective actions.
• Manage and run SSD/NAND stress test rack qualification testing at the system level

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with memory automated test equipment (ATE), including Advantest, Teradyne, or equivalent platforms
• Experience in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Lua, MATLAB, or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with memory systems, preferably NAND
• Experience in coding scripts necessary to enable ATE test solutions
• Understanding of Electronic Engineering fundamentals
• Ability to work with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience with embedded system integration and development
• Coding experience and understanding of SW FTL
• Experience with PCIe, SSD controllers and firmware