Hardware Associate Engineer

Hardware Associate Engineer

One of Apple's advanced R&D groups is currently seeking a Systems Integration, Build, and Test Engineer. In this role, you will support critical build and test activities for custom hardware and specialized test equipment. You will work closely with our mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to support rapid prototyping, assembly, testing, and repair of complex systems. Does working on cutting-edge technology excite you? Innovation is in your hands. Join us, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Responsibilities

• Assembling new test cells and test benches from the ground up.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and supporting upgrades to existing system test benches and prototypes.
• Coordinating closely with Electrical Engineering (EE) design teams on wire harness fabrication and integration.
• Partnering with Product Design (PD) engineers on the fabrication and assembly of custom test fixtures.
• Benchmarking off-the-shelf (OTS) hardware using lab test benches alongside our software, EE, and PD teams.
• Leading instrumentation and metrology efforts to support accurate test data collection and acquisition.
• Taking ownership of shared lab spaces, ensuring they are managed and maintained in a safe, well-organized manner.
• Coordinating the booking, reservation, and scheduling of shared lab assets to optimize team efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and sustain test bucks, system rigs, and test cells.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition (DAQ) across multiple communication protocols (e.g., serial, CAN, SPI, EtherCAT).
• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills, with a track record of partnering effectively with other test engineers, technicians, and design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in wire harness fabrication, repair, and modification.
• Proven experience with motor dyno test systems and associated metrology equipment.
• Strong background in end-of-line (EOL) or bring-up testing and validation.
• Experience managing shared lab spaces, including safety compliance and lab asset scheduling.

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 $123,739 and $218,000 annualized, 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.