Apple

Hardware Electrical Rework Lab Technician

Apple$80K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of high-precision electronic circuit board assembly experience in an R&D or production-support setting.
  • Expert soldering skills for BGA, LGA, and QFN IC modules down to 01005 size under a microscope.
  • Advanced operation of rework equipment and EE test gear for functional validation of work.
  • Familiarity with digital job submission systems and ability to manage engineering requests effectively.
  • Strong commitment to safety in a lab setting, with knowledge of basic chemical handling.
  • Digital productivity proficiency to support lab management tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Execute high-precision electrical rework and assembly on complex R&D prototypes.
  • Manage incoming requests for lab support, prioritizing tasks based on engineering needs.
  • Maintain and operate specialized lab equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Enforce safety protocols to uphold a secure working environment.
  • Communicate technical insights to engineers and lab users to support ongoing projects.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork are emphasized.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and projects across all product lines.
  • Opportunity for continuous skill development and learning new tools.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized lab environment.
Full Job Description
Apple's Sensing, Power, and Haptics team, which supports hardware development across all product lines, is looking for a EE Rework Technician who will be responsible for for executing high-precision electrical rework, assembly, and modifications on complex R&D prototypes and test fixtures. Beyond your exceptional technical soldering capabilities, you will be a cornerstone of our lab operations team. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a team-oriented attitude. You will actively manage an incoming request pipelines, maintain specialized lab equipment, enforce safety protocols, and advise engineers and other lab users. If you are a self-motivated technical expert who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact environment, we want you on our team. Minimum Qualifications 8+ year minimum related experience required in high-precision electronic circuit board manual assembly and rework in an R&D lab, hardware development, or production-support setting. Proven ability to hand-solder and rework BGA, LGA, QFN IC modules, and passives down to 01005 size under a microscope, including mounting ultra-fine jumper wires, installing micro-coax cables, and manually cutting/modifying delicate PCB traces. Expert-level operation of rework equipment (soldering irons, hot air guns, hot plates, reflow/rework stations) paired with proficiency in benchtop EE test equipment (DMMs, DC power supplies, etc.) to verify and troubleshoot rework for functional integrity; functional fluency reading circuit diagrams and PCB layouts. Experience using digital job submission/tracking systems to intake, prioritize, and document engineering requests, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage engineer expectations and explain technical tradeoffs. Uncompromising commitment to lab safety and housekeeping, familiarity with basic chemical hazards (solvents, fluxes, epoxy), and physical capability to work in a lab environment, including lifting up to 20 lbs. Proficiency with digital productivity tools (spreadsheets, presentations, workflow management) and a willingness to learn new skills. Preferred Qualifications Navigate ECAD software (Allegro/Altium/KiCad/etc.) to examine board design files (layout/ODB++), Experience operating and interpreting 2D/3D X-Ray equipment to inspect BGA/LGA solder joints for voiding and assembly defects. Experience operating automated/semi-automated rework stations for BGA re-balling and SMD placement such an Ersa HR550 or similar. Experience operating wire bonding equipment (wedge and/or ball bonding), with any level of automation, for microelectronic assemblies. Experience with running characterization and FA measurements such at TDR, DK, utilizing a probe station when necessary.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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