The Operations Test Engineering team at Apple is looking for an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills to focus on manufacturing test solutions. This role involves active engagement with Hardware, Operations, and Business teams to drive innovation in test engineering. The ideal candidate will have a background in optics or semiconductor test station design and will contribute to the development of new technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and excellence.

• Engineering background in Image Processing, Optics, Physics, Semiconductor, or Electrical Engineering with understanding of optoelectronics or optics.
• 7+ years of work experience in optics or semiconductor test station design, metrology development, automation test, and/or assembly equipment.
• B.S. or M.S./PhD in Engineering, Optics, Physics, Semiconductor, Imaging Science, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience 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, reproducibility, design of experiments, and failure analysis.
• Ability to understand and plan development builds and mass production with factories worldwide.
• Effective communication skills in a worldwide environment.
• Knowledge of Acoustic technologies preferred.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing test solutions.
• Design and implement test stations for optics and semiconductor applications.
• Ensure compliance with tester qualification requirements.
• Plan and coordinate development builds and mass production processes.
• Communicate effectively with global teams to facilitate project success.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.