System Test Lab Technician

Summary

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200592875

Apple is seeking an enthusiastic lab technician for its Mac Hardware Validation Engineering team. Candidate in this role will help with setting up test hardware and configure test environment for system hardware validation testing. The Mac organization is looking for an outstanding lab technician to work in a large scale system testing lab, to support the latest Mac system development projects. An ideal candidate for this position would be a self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual who is also passionate in doing their best work hands on. Come be part of our team in delivering the best Apple hardware products to customers!

Description

In this role as a technician, you will set up and manage a large-scale hardware rack testing environment for Mac system development projects. You are expected to provide physical in-lab set up support to enable automated system testing on test racks. You will work with the validation engineering team in project planning and in setting up the test hardware configurations. You will also work with test automation team in trouble-shooting test environment issues and in improving lab automations. You will work with other teams within Apple, including Secure Logistics team for hardware and inventory handling, Facilities and IT teams for lab infrastructure operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of PC, Mac or IT technical support experience or equivalent working knowledge in computer hardware and networking.
• Strong in diagnosing and resolving user-level issues in MacOS, iOS or Linux.
• A team-player in nature with good communications and documentations skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in computer lab support work and setting up computer configurations for functional testing.
• Experienced with large quantity hardware logistics and inventory management.
• Familiar with Python or shell scripting, capable in modifying or creating automation scripts.
• Capability in fine-pitch component board soldering.
• Ability to work independently, strong organization skills and detail-oriented, with demonstrated capability to innovate as required.

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 $43.70 and $77.65/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 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.