Test Design Lead

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Test Design Lead

The Test Design Lead joins a team developing solutions for product development, characterization, and calibration. This role champions product calibration and test strategy while balancing tradeoffs between quality, customer experience, and operational requirements. The individual will lead the convergence and maturity of the product calibration and test line through all engineering system build phases, identifying potential risks and developing product protection solutions. Key responsibilities include integrating with design, software, and operations teams on new product definitions to provide efficient test solutions for high volume manufacturing. Required skills include fundamental electrical engineering knowledge, hardware and software architecture understanding, and statistical data analysis. Preferred experience includes acoustics, display, touch, imaging sensors, motion sensors, automation, and hardware or firmware activities such as design, bringing up, debugging, and validating circuits.

What you'll do

  • Lead the convergence and maturity of product calibration and test lines through all engineering build phases.
  • Identify potential risks and develop product protection solutions.
  • Define product calibration and test strategies while balancing quality, customer experience, and operational requirements.
  • Integrate with design, software, and operations teams on new product definitions.
  • Provide efficient test solutions for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Manage factory calibration and test strategy bring-up in coordination with factory teams.
  • Perform hardware and firmware activities including design, bring-up, debugging, and circuit validation.
  • Apply statistical data analysis methods to evaluate system performance.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering major or degree.
  • 5-10 years of experience.
  • Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of sophisticated systems.
  • Fundamental electrical engineering knowledge.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, self-motivation, drive, and attention to detail.
  • MS in Electrical Design (preferred).
  • Prior experience with integration of Acoustics, Display, Touch, Imaging Sensors, Motion Sensors, or Automation (preferred).
  • Experience in hardware and firmware activities such as design, bringing up, debugging, and validating circuits (preferred).

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