Hardware Test Engineer

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. We are searching for self-driven, passionate test engineers who will be responsible for building and developing test systems for the next generation of iPhone, taking a lead role in the debugging of HW/SW issues. The candidate will play a meaningful role in the development of Apple products, collaborate with Apple internal cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers, taking a lead role in design, test and manufacturing with a very high bar of quality.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. (or M.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience Understand basic HW designs including schematics, data sheet, inter-comm protocols Good coding skills in C/C++, Python, Shell, etc. Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese Understand best practices for HW test setup, measurement and execution

Preferred Qualifications

Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, experienced in designing embedded microcontroller systems, analog instrumentation, DC power supplies etc. Proficiency in data post-processing and visualization Direct experience in high-volume computers, mobile devices, or consumer electronics A naturally curious mind paired with both intuitive and rigorous problem-solving skills Knowledge of algorithms, machine learning, or artificial intelligence (AI) is a strong plus Experience with OS services, specifically in kernel or driver development and debugging; familiarity with BSD/Mach-like kernels is a plus 3-5 years of relevant working experience

Description

As an iPhone Hardware Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical and functional testing for iPhone main logic boards and form factors. Your role will involve designing and defining specifications for test hardware and software. Apple's custom test solutions are sophisticated embedded systems that optimize for space efficiency, energy consumption, reliability, scalability, and cost. These systems integrate the latest embedded SOCs, custom analog and digital instruments, power systems, mechatronics, and real-time operating systems. This position uniquely requires hardware and software expertise. For every new feature added to the iPhone, you will develop and implement new tests in collaboration with our third-party test vendor partners, system engineers, and factory teams. Your creativity in finding better ways to accomplish tasks is highly valued. You will work closely with the iPhone Hardware Engineering team to influence design for testability and develop innovative testing methods with minimal test access. You will be challenged to achieve more with fewer resources.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design, test and development of the next generation iPhone from concept to mass production Develop main logic board and system-level HW tests for connectivity, functionality, calibration etc. Perform result review, data analysis, post-processing, and related tools development