Sr. Engineering Technician

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? Engineering Support Services (ESS) delivers fast prototyping hardware supporting the development community, bringing Apple's innovations to reality — collaborating across Apple with teams exploring new technologies and developing exciting products, leveraging our expertise from chip-level validation to system-level development. We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Engineering Technician to contribute to our innovative projects in a diverse and inclusive environment. 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. ## Description We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support hands-on hardware rework, test, and validation across early-stage prototypes and consumer electronics devices. You'll partner closely with engineers and lab management to keep our lab spaces running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. ## Responsibilities Conduct PCB reworks, and test and validate your own work Assemble test setups and conduct data collection on electronic assemblies and consumer electronics devices Analyze issues following rework or assembly and flag areas for improvement Assist the lab management team with the upkeep and general support of engineering lab spaces Actively maintain Health and Safety compliance across lab spaces Facilitate and track lab and build materials ## Minimum qualifications 5+ years equivalent work experience Proficiency in configuring and operating electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, etc.) and comfort working in a lab environment on both new and repetitive tasks Soldering skills at J-STD-001 / IPC-610-A certification level or better, with a focus on surface-mount microsoldering rework, plus familiarity with basic circuit design, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting techniques Ability to execute consumer electronics device test setups, data collection, and results compilation using scripting and test automation Experience with macOS computers and digital productivity tools (Numbers/Excel, Keynote, etc.) Understanding of complex Bills of Materials and experience with related documentation Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across a large cross-functional team Ability to adapt quickly to resets and changes in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment ## Preferred qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field Ability to make revisions and improvements to bash scripts Experience operating metrology and test equipment (Keyence, robotic systems, etc.) Familiarity with board layout design tools such as Cadence Allegro Experience with PLM tools; Agile experience preferred but not required Knowledge of ESD-safe work procedures and basic chemical hazards (adhesives, solvents, epoxy, etc.)