Operations Test Engineer - Optical Components

strong technical and interpersonal skills

with a focus on manufacturing test solutions. You will have an active engagement with

the Hardware, Operations, and Business teams in Apple.

","responsibilities":"Design for Testabiity - Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to

ensure new products are being tested in a logical and cost effective manner,

incorporating FMEA, product design targets using the Engineering Requirements

Specification (ERS).

Product Life Cycle Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat

manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to

technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis.

Lead the optimization of test solutions and processes to enhance quality and

operational efficiency in production

Test Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically test processes to

improve quality and efficiency. Utilize statistical tools (such as GR&R, SPC and Cp/pCk)

to ensure processes/fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform properly once

qualified leveraging integration with factory data systems and shop floor systems

Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements procedures for the testing

and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed,

compiles data and makes recommendations for test or tester design changes. This

will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE)

Improve product quality and cost by closing test gaps and correlations issues across

the supply chain

Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and

practical engineering

Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates

them in appropriate assignments

Provide direction and mentorship to third party vendors/automation suppliers and/or

CM's; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical

resource to other engineering groups and project leaders

Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with tester suppliers

and contract manufacturers

Prepare and present concise Test Engineering program status updates to the Exec

team on a weekly basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced in 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 and reproducibility, design of experiments and failure analysis

Required to understand, plan development builds and mass production with factories worldwide

Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment

Knowledge of Acoustic technologies preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering background in Image Processing, Optics, Physics, Semiconductor and/or EE with understanding of optoelectronics or optics

7+ years of work experience in optics or semiconductor test station design, metrology development, automation test and/or assembly equipment

B.S. or M.S/PhD in Engineering, Optics, Physics, Semiconductor, Imaging Science, or equivalent preferred

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Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $172,100 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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