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Operations Test Engineer

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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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 active engagement with Hardware, Operations, and Business teams to support the explosive growth of Apple products. The ideal candidate will work on exciting new technologies and contribute to the innovation that drives Apple's success. The position requires effective communication in a worldwide environment and may involve up to 25% international travel.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of work experience in assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, maintenance, or automation equipment.
  • BS or MS degree in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering discipline.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of planning development builds and mass production with factories worldwide.
  • Knowledge of Acoustic technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with Hardware, Operations, and Business teams to develop manufacturing test solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product testing and quality.
  • Plan and understand development builds and mass production processes.
  • Communicate effectively with global teams to support testing and manufacturing efforts.
  • Stay informed about tester qualification requirements and ensure compliance.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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