AMS Lab Operations Engineer

This role is responsible for the development and support of all systems operating within the AMS production lab, ensuring continuous testing, validations, and debugs on reliable and robust systems. The position applies electrical engineering fundamentals and engineering evaluations to analyze system behavior, support issue diagnosis, and assist in restoring stable operation in coordination with established engineering and operations processes. The role emphasizes accurate and methodical execution as well as tight collaboration within the team and various cross functional teams to support the operational continuity.

Description

The AMS Lab Operation Engineer works in production engineering environments where system uptime, repeatability, and execution reliability are essential. This role is designed for methodical engineers who can perform hands-on work with electrical systems, test infrastructure, test equipment (such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and source-measure units), and lab instrumentation, as well as contributing to resolving issues that may impact schedules or output.

The role operates under the technical direction of senior engineers and within established engineering, safety, and change-control processes.","responsibilities":"Support the build of production test system and operations, including power distribution, grounding, cabling, equipment setup, and assessment of system health to maintain production and validation schedules in close partnership with operations and technicians.

Troubleshoot and analyze system-level issues across electrical and electromechanical domains, working with cross-functional partners to determine whether issues originate from product behavior, test setups, infrastructure, or environmental factors.

Apply electrical engineering fundamentals and test instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, source-measure units, signal generators) to isolate root causes, evaluate system behavior, and support recovery of stable operations.

Review and interpret technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and system specifications, with guidance from senior engineers to support troubleshooting, validation, and configuration changes.

Support validation, documentation, and change-control activities by executing verification steps, documenting findings and corrective actions, and following established engineering standards and safety practices.

Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability and execution efficiency by identifying recurring failure modes, contributing to updates of procedures and standard work, and helping reduce recovery time and repeat issues.

Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a production engineering environment.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without additional accommodation, as required for essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications

BSEE + 5 years of relevant experience.

Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, fixtures, or tooling.

Experience working around electrical test and measurement equipment.

Familiarity with production, test, manufacturing, or operations environments.

Basic understanding of networked equipment or TCP/IP concepts.

Exposure to troubleshooting system-level electrical or electromechanical issues.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical documentation.

Familiarity with basic root-cause analysis and issue documentation practices.

Hands-on experience gained through internships, academic labs, or project-based work.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

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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 $141,800 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.