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Apple

Test Design Lead

21 days ago• Cupertino, CA

About us

Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology
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Our team develops solutions that enable product development, characterization, and calibration/testing that fuel Apple's never- ending pursuit of perfection in customer experience and quality. We are seeking hardworking team members with a desire to see their work make an impact in the lives of our customers around the world.

Description

The System Test Design Lead (TDL) champions product calibration and test strategy while balancing tradeoffs between quality / customer experience and operational requirements (assembly/test processes and costs). The TDL integrates with various teams across design, software, and operations on new product definition to enable product characterization and provide efficient test solutions for high volume manufacturing.","responsibilities":"Lead convergence & maturity of the product calibration & test line through all system builds phases; see around corners, identify potential risks, and develop product protection solutions / risk assessments where needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with FMEA and FA processes - root-cause investigations of issues and recommendations for design improvements.

Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods.

Engineering build leadership, ownership for factory cal/test strategy and bringup interfacing with factory teams.

Have an understanding of physics and electronics; is capable of applying creativity, common sense, and technical skills to tackle sophisticated problems.

Outstanding problem solving ability.

Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Willingness to travel domestic (if required by home location,~3day trips) and internationally 5-10% of the time in 10-12 day trips.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE Master's degree preferred

5-10yrs experience

Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems.

Prior experience with integration of one or more of the following technologies: acoustics, sensing (motion, touch), transducers, imaging, displays, electrical interconnect and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc..).

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $175,500 – $311,700
  • Posted: 21 days ago
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