JobsOperations Test Engineer
Job description
The Operations Test Engineering team at Apple is looking for an individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills focused on manufacturing test solutions. This role involves collaborating with Hardware, Operations, and Business teams to develop efficient, robust system-level manufacturing test solutions. The position requires driving the development of a global test supplier ecosystem and ensuring manufacturing readiness. The ideal candidate will engage in various test engineering functions, including test globalization, repair manufacturing line tests, and product manufacturing tests.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing test station design, test development, automated test, and/or assembly equipment
- Knowledge of high volume consumer electronics manufacturing and testing strongly preferred
- Proven ability to solve complex manufacturing and test challenges, including root cause analysis and failure isolation in fast-paced production environments
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across hardware design, systems, capital equipment, quality, and process engineering
- Exceptional communication and program management skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and scale a global test supplier ecosystem to support worldwide manufacturing readiness
- Partner cross-functionally to define and execute test globalization strategy, aligning stakeholders across engineering, business, and operations
- Own end-to-end test systems for MLB and system-level repair processes
- Manage test vendor scoping and qualification; drive mass production support, yield improvements, and cycle-time optimization
- Design for Testability to ensure new products are tested logically and cost-effectively
- Support all product phases from concept to end-of-life, including complex testing methods, procedures, and failure analysis
- Optimize test solutions using statistical tools to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability post-qualification
- Deliver concise weekly Test Engineering status updates to executive leadership
Benefits
- 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.
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