Apple

Test Engineer

Apple$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in camera test station design and automation test development
  • B.S. or M.S./PhD in Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, Material Science, or related field
  • Strong engineering background in camera, image processing, optics, or EE
  • Knowledge of tester qualification requirements including calibration and design of experiments
  • Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with hardware and quality engineering

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop manufacturing test solutions for new products
  • Engage in product life cycle engineering from concept to production
  • Implement and improve test processes to enhance quality and efficiency
  • Perform failure and data analysis for soon-to-be-released products
  • Mentor third-party vendors and act as a technical resource for engineering teams
  • Drive resolution of testing issues with suppliers and manufacturers
  • Prepare and present engineering program status updates to executive leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies at Apple
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across multiple domains
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Access to the latest trends and engineering developments
  • Dynamic work environment in Cupertino with industry leaders
Full Job Description
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. You will have the opportunity to work on the most exciting new technologies at Apple. You will engage cross functionally with engineering, operations, and business organizations to deliver test systems and processes that are repeatable, cost effective, and critical to customer experience. The successful candidate will be based in the Cupertino area and will have an active engagement with the Hardware and Software Design and Operations teams in Apple.

Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions: • Design for Testabiity - Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are being tested in a logical and cost effective manner incorporating FMEA, product design targets using the Engineering Requirements Specification (ERS). • Product Life Cycle Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis. • Test Process Engineering - Designs and develops 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 are continuing to perform properly once qualified leveraging integration with factory data systems and shop floor systems • Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements 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) - 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.

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

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 Experienced 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

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.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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