Operations Test Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 141,800 - 258,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Test Engineer to design innovative manufacturing test solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience and education in Engineering or related fields. Responsibilities include quality improvement, engineering mentoring, and leading technical projects. This role offers a competitive base pay between $141,800 and $258,600 and benefits such as stock purchase options, medical coverage, and educational reimbursements.

Apple values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place for talented individuals passionate about technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in camera test station design, test development, automation test and/or assembly equipment.
• Understand tester qualification requirements including calibration and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design for Testability and ensure logical and cost-effective testing.
• Work through all phases of a product from concept to end of life.
• Deliver status updates to the Exec team on Test Engineering programs.

Skills

Test Engineering

Test Process Engineering

Failure/Data Analysis

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

B.S. or M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, Material Science, Semiconductor, Imaging Science

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry‑leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. With the impressive growth of Apple's business we are creating new opportunities for individuals to work on the most exciting new products at Apple. We are currently seeking an individual with strong Test Engineering skills to enable innovative and customized manufacturing test solutions.

Description

• Design for Testability - Provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are tested in a logical and cost effective manner incorporating FMEA, product design targets using the Engineering Requirements Specification (ERS).
• Product Life Cycle Engineering - Work through all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provide production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
• Test Process Engineering - Design and develop technically test processes to improve quality and efficiency. Utilize statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/pCk) to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and continue to perform properly once qualified leveraging integration with factory data systems and shop floor systems.
• Failure/Data Analysis - Plan, develop and implement procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specify tests to be performed, compile data and make recommendations for test or tester design changes. This includes the use of Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Develop new or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering. Keep abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporate them in appropriate assignments.
• Provide direction and mentorship to third‑party vendors/automation suppliers and/or CM’s; serve as the technical leader and driver on owned projects; be the technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders.
• Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with tester suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Prepare and present concise Test Engineering program status updates to the Exec team on a weekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in camera test station design, test development, automation test and/or assembly equipment.
• B.S. or M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, Material Science, Semiconductor, Imaging Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background in camera, image processing, optics, physics and/or EE with understanding of optoelectronics or optics.
• Knowledge of tester qualification requirements including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility, design of experiments and failure analysis.
• Experience in working with cross‑functional teams such as hardware design, system teams, capital equipment, quality and process engineering.
• Required to understand, plan development builds and mass production with factories worldwide.
• Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.