Apple

Apple

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Test Design Lead

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Posted Aug 14, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
5-10yrs experience
Education
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE Master’s degree preferred

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Role Summary

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The System Test Design Lead champions product calibration and test strategy for new products, balancing quality and customer experience with assembly, test-process, and cost requirements. The role works across design, software, and operations teams to enable product characterization and efficient test solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

What You'll Do

  • Lead convergence and maturity of the product calibration and test line through all system build phases.
  • Identify potential risks and develop product protection solutions and risk assessments where needed.
  • Balance quality and customer experience with operational requirements, including assembly and test processes and costs.
  • Integrate with design, software, and operations teams on new product definition.
  • Enable product characterization and provide efficient test solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

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Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE; 5-10yrs experience; Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems; Prior experience with integration of one or more of the following technologies: acoustics, sensing (motion, touch), transducers, imaging, displays, electrical interconnect and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc..).

Required

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE
  • 5-10yrs experience
  • Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems
  • Prior experience with integration of one or more of the following technologies: acoustics, sensing (motion, touch), transducers,...

Preferred

  • Master’s degree
  • Experience with FMEA and FA processes - root-cause investigations of issues and recommendations for design improvements
  • Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods
  • Engineering build leadership, ownership for factory cal/test strategy and bringup interfacing with factory teams
  • Have an understanding of physics and electronics
  • Outstanding problem solving ability
  • Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel domestic (if required by home location,~3day trips) and internationally 5-10% of the time in 10-12 day trips

Original job description

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Summary

Our team develops solutions that enable product development, characterization, and calibration/testing that fuel Apple's never- ending pursuit of perfection in customer experience and quality. We are seeking hardworking 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 efficient test solutions for high volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, EE/CE Master’s degree preferred
5-10yrs experience
Excellent understanding of hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems.
Prior experience with integration of one or more of the following technologies: acoustics, sensing (motion, touch), transducers, imaging, displays, electrical interconnect and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc..).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with FMEA and FA processes - root-cause investigations of issues and recommendations for design improvements.
Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods.
Engineering build leadership, ownership for factory cal/test strategy and bringup interfacing with factory teams.
Have an understanding of physics and electronics; is capable of applying creativity, common sense, and technical skills to tackle sophisticated problems.
Outstanding problem solving ability.
Prior technical leadership and/or project management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel domestic (if required by home location,~3day trips) and internationally 5-10% of the time in 10-12 day trips.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.

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