Precision Server Hardware Rework Technician

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician to support development of next-generation custom server hardware.

The role focuses on precise electrical rework on prototype MLBs, companion boards, and test fixtures, using oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies to verify changes and aid bring-up. You will work with System Integration engineers to trace issues, perform failure analysis, and build test fixtures while maintaining safety and lab standards in a hybrid work environment in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in high-precision manual assembly and rework of electronic circuit boards in an R&D lab, hardware development or production-support setting
• Proven ability to hand-solder and rework BGA, LGA, QFN and CSP packages and passives down to 0201 under a microscope
• Expert operation of rework equipment: soldering irons, hot air, preheaters and hot plates, and BGA rework stations
• Skilled with electrical lab instruments: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs and DC power supplies
• Able to read schematics and PCB layouts and find components and test points on dense boards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical tradeoffs and documenting work clearly
• Strong commitment to lab safety, ESD practices and housekeeping

Responsibilities

• Precision rework: rework and modify complex prototype server boards and test fixtures from schematics and engineering change requests
• Large-board process control: rework thick boards with high layer counts using proper preheat and thermal profiling
• Rework verification: check with DMMs, power supplies and oscilloscopes for continuity and proper operation
• Bring-up & debug support: assist engineers during board bring-up with quick-turn rework and component swaps
• Failure analysis: help identify root causes of failed units
• Test fixtures & prototype support: build and modify test fixtures and support hardware
• Test automation support: help set up automated test systems and summarize results
• Lab operations: maintain organized, calibrated lab stations and tracking systems
• Engineering partnership: advise on rework approaches and potential risks before work starts
• Process improvement: document procedures and share best practices with teams

Skills

Manual assembly

Soldering rework

Lab instrumentation

PCB debugging

Reading schematics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

DMMs

Power supplies

BGA rework equipment

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician to support development of next-generation custom server hardware.

The role focuses on precise electrical rework on prototype MLBs, companion boards, and test fixtures, using oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies to verify changes and aid bring-up. You will work with System Integration engineers to trace issues, perform failure analysis, and build test fixtures while maintaining safety and lab standards in a hybrid work environment in