Operations Test Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an experienced Operations Test Engineer to drive testability across new products, from concept to production, collaborating with hardware, operations, and business teams to ensure efficient, high-quality test solutions.

The role emphasizes DOE, GR&R, Cp/CpK, and data-driven decisions while mentoring suppliers and CM partners. Travel up to 25% internationally and a strong focus on quality and cost control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, maintenance or automation equipment.
• BS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering discipline.
• Up to 25% international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Design for Testability - provide early and ongoing manufacturing involvement to ensure testing is logical and cost effective.
• Product Life Cycle Engineering - work all phases from concept to production with respect to testing methods and failure analysis.
• Lead the optimization of test solutions to enhance quality and operational efficiency in production.
• Test Process Engineering - design and develop technical test processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Utilize statistical tools (GR&R, SPC and Cp/CpK) to ensure scalable processes/fixtures.
• Failure/Data Analysis - plan, develop and implement procedures for testing and evaluation of upcoming products;DOE included.
• Improve product quality and cost by closing test gaps across the supply chain.
• Develop new/improved processes via theoretical and practical engineering.
• Provide direction to vendors/CMs; act as technical leader on owned projects.
• Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution with testers and contract manufacturers.
• Prepare and present concise Test Engineering program status updates to Exec weekly.

Skills

Test engineering

Automation equipment

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

GR&R

SPC

Cp/CpK

Calibration

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

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

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Description

With the explosive growth of Apple products we are creating new opportunities for individuals to work on the most exciting new technologies at Apple. The Operations Test Engineering team is seeking an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills with a focus on manufacturing test solutions. You will have an active engagement with the Hardware, Operations, and Business teams in Apple.

Responsibilities

• Design for Testability - Provide early and on-going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are being tested in a logical and cost effective manner. Incorporate FMEA and product design targets using the Engineering Requirements Specification (ERS).
• Product Life Cycle Engineering - Work all phases of a product from concept to production. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.
• Lead the optimization of test solutions to enhance quality and operational efficiency in production
• Test Process Engineering - Designs and develop technical 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 are continuing to perform properly once qualified.
• Failure/Data Analysis - Plan, develop and implement procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for test or tester design changes. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Improve product quality and cost by closing test gaps and correlations issues across the supply chain
• Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
• Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments
• Provide direction and mentorship to third party vendors/automation suppliers and/or CM’s; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a 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 any of assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, maintenance and / or automation equipment
• BS or MS degree in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering discipline
• Up to 25% international travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in working with cross functional teams such as hardware design, system teams, capital equipment, quality and process engineering
• Knowledge of tester qualification requirements including calibration, correlation, capability, repeatability and reproducibility, design of experiments and failure analysis
• Required to understand, plan development builds and mass production with factories worldwide
• Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment
• Knowledge of Acoustic technologies preferred

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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