Tools & Automation Engineer

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Execute automated and manual test cases to measure power consumption. Ensure high-quality subsystems by monitoring battery life impact. Develop test plans based on feature design. Develop and maintain automation framework and automated system level tests to analyze the power consumption of hardware and software subsystems. Set up hardware environments for testing. Run tests of both projected and actual battery life across a large amount of hardware. Triage reports of battery life issues and help find areas for improving product battery life. Run multiple tests simultaneously across many different scenarios and keep track of results. Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Develop and maintain automation framework and automated system-level tests for power measurement. Bring up full system development board and maintain it for regular power measurement. Run test of both projected and actual battery life on development board and form factor devices. Triage report of battery life issues and help find areas for improving product battery life. Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Develop test plan based on feature design. Optimize power for new Hardware and Software features. 40 hours/week. 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 $165,500 - $248,700/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Education and/or experience must include each of the following:
• Developing automation test frameworks for testing embedded systems using C/C++ or Python
• Performing Hardware verification, including experience in device drivers, operating systems and embedded systems.
• Scripting languages and tools: Shell, Python, Perl, and Object-oriented programming
• Development of test plans based on feature design using QA testing methodologies
• Design and diagnosis of hardware prototypes with equipment like oscilloscope and logic analyzers.
• Set up of hardware environment for testing.
• HW and SW interaction, including testing and troubleshooting of interfaces like USB and PCI

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