Operations NPI Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of functional test systems and repair processes for motherboards and fully assembled units
• Investigate production test failures, identify root causes, and resolve complex fixture, instrumentation, and station hardware issues
• Analyze manufacturing test data to identify yield trends, recurring failure modes, and process improvement opportunities
• Qualify and maintain station hardware integrity using GR&R, factory audits, and calibration protocols
• Manage test vendor scoping, qualification, and mass production support to drive yield improvements and cycle-time optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Test Engineering and Failure Analysis
• Demonstrated experience in production failure investigation and root cause analysis
• Experience testing technologies such as sensing (motion, touch), transducers, imaging, displays, or electrical protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB)
• Proficiency with lab equipment including high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, inspection, test station design, or automation equipment
• Proven ability to work independently in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
• Experience working with multi-functional teams including hardware design, quality, and process engineering
• Knowledge of tester qualification requirements including calibration, correlation, and Design of Experiments (DOE)

About the Company

Apple creates the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing iPhone business and help us build the next generation of extraordinary products.