Test & Instrumentation Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
29 days 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 & Instrumentation Development Engineer

The Test & Instrumentation Development Engineer joins the Instrumentation and Test team to architect, design, and deploy end-to-end test solutions including hardware, software, and firmware platforms. This role involves developing critical instrumentation for sensor characterization, calibration, and validation across new product introduction and mass production phases. Day-to-day responsibilities include authoring engineering requirements, prototyping and debugging instruments, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and has experience in test integration or hardware design. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++ or Python, electronics debugging tools, and electrical engineering fundamentals like reading schematics. The role addresses the complex challenge of validating high-volume consumer electronics technologies such as touch, sensing, and display systems through sophisticated measurement systems.

What you'll do

  • Architect and design instrumentation hardware, software, and firmware platforms to test and calibrate sensors.
  • Create and roll out production instrumentation software to manufacturing suppliers.
  • Author technical engineering requirement documents for sensing technology instrumentation.
  • Prototype, bring up, debug, and characterize instruments for new products.
  • Perform defect root cause analysis and track bugs in a dedicated database.
  • Liaise with suppliers to support instrument bring-up and qualification during engineering builds.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for product characterization and mass production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience in a hands-on technical role.
  • 3+ years of experience in a programming language such as C/C++ or Python.
  • Strong foundation in system or application-level test software or instrumentation hardware design.
  • Experience creating and documenting comprehensive test plans, defining test cases, and developing validation methodologies (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with electronics debugging tools and electrical engineering fundamentals like reading schematics (preferred).
  • Background in testing high-volume consumer electronics, particularly with Touch, Sensing, or Display technologies (preferred).
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing, image processing, or optical capture systems (preferred).

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