Test & Instrumentation Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$194,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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This role $162k
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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 develop end-to-end test and measurement systems. This role involves creating instrumentation hardware, software, and firmware platforms to validate sensor performance and other critical technologies for new product introduction, characterization, and mass production. Key responsibilities include developing production instrumentation software, authoring engineering requirements, performing root cause analysis, and building generative AI tooling to automate data analysis and failure triage. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and has over three years of experience with C/C++ or Python. Required skills include hardware design, system-level test software, and statistical data analysis using Design of Experiments. The role focuses on solving complex technical challenges related to high-volume consumer electronics, specifically within touch, sensing, and display technologies.

What you'll do

  • Architect and develop instrumentation hardware, software, and firmware platforms to test and calibrate sensors.
  • Create and roll out production instrumentation software to manufacturing suppliers.
  • Author technical engineering requirements documents for sensing technology instrumentation.
  • Prototype, debug, and characterize measurement instruments for new products.
  • Perform defect root cause analysis and track issues in a bug database.
  • Liaise with suppliers to support instrumentation bring-up and qualification at manufacturing sites.
  • Develop generative AI tools to automate test data analysis, failure triage, and reporting.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 3+ years of experience in a programming language like C/C++ or Python.
  • Experience in test integration, implementation, and hardware design or system-level test software.
  • Hands-on experience applying generative AI or LLM-based tools to engineering work.
  • Skills in debugging and performing failure analysis across software, hardware, and system domains.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies like Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Ability to perform and interpret statistical data analysis.
  • Experience with electronics debugging tools, electrical engineering fundamentals, or DSP knowledge (preferred).

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