Sr. Engineering Technician

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Join Us as an Engineering Technician and Shape the Future!

Are you a problem-solver who enjoys hands-on work and collaborating with a team? Do you want to play a vital role in developing cutting-edge technology? The Engineering Support Services Team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to contribute to our innovative projects.

As part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of product development, working with early-stage prototypes and helping to identify and resolve emerging issues. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and cross-functional partners, building strong relationships as you tackle challenging problems. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our products.

As an Engineering Technician, you won't just be performing tasks; you'll be a critical contributor to the innovation pipeline. This role offers a unique platform for continuous learning and professional development, exposing you to the latest in consumer electronics and manufacturing processes. You'll sharpen your diagnostic and problem-solving skills, collaborate closely with diverse engineering disciplines, and see the direct results of your meticulous work in shaping future products.

We value initiative and provide an environment where your technical expertise and creative solutions directly influence our success.

• Conduct PCB reworks, test and validate your own work
• Assemble test setups & conduct data collection with electronic assemblies and consumer electronics devices
• Assist lab management team with overall upkeep and support of engineering lab spaces
• Work to resolve issues and identify areas for suggested improvement
• Actively maintain Health and Safety compliance of lab spaces
• Facilitating and tracking lab and build materials

• 8+ year minimum related experience required
• Technical degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency with configuring and operating electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, etc.) and must be able to actively work in a lab environment on new and repetitive tasks.
• Soldering skills: J-STD-001 / IPC-610-A certification or better (focused on surface-mount microsoldering rework) and have familiarity with basic circuit design, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to execute consumer electronics device test setup tasks, data collection, and results compilation using scripting and test automation.
• Analysis issues after rework or assembly
• Experience with MacOS computers and digital productivity tools (Numbers/Excel, Keynote, etc.)
• Have an understanding of complex Bills of Materials and documentation experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a large cross-functional team
• Ability to react to re-sets and changes in a time sensitive and fast pace environment
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week M-F

• Ability to make revisions and improvements to bash scripts
• Experience operating metrology & test equipment (Keyence, robotic systems etc.)
• Familiarity with board layout design tools such as Cadence Allegro
• Experience with PLM tools, Agile experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of ESD safe work procedures, and basic chemical hazards (adhesives, solvents, epoxy etc.)

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 $44.57 and $79.18/hr, 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…