Test Design Lead

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

Our team develops solutions that enable product development, characterization, and calibration/testing that fuel Apple's never- ending pursuit of excellence in customer experience and quality. We are seeking enthusiastic 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 optimal test solutions for manufacturing. We are looking for leaders that are able to proactively 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.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Key Qualifications**

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

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

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

Exceptional problem solving ability.

Expertise with lab test set-up and equipment(e.g. high-speed oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supplies, spectrum analyzers).

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

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

Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods.

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

Willingness to travel domestic (if required by home location,~3day trips) and internationally 5-10% of the time in 7-10 day trips.

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CEdegree preferred, plus 5-10yrs experience

**Additional Requirements**

**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 $160,700 and $241,500, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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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