Equipment Test Engineer

Equipment Test Engineer

Cupertino, CA

Job Description For BQL Quality Department

Main tasks may include:

• Implement Equipment PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) SOP with major lab equipment suppliers

• Work with Apple team/vendors to review and present specifications as planned/prepared by Apple Tools team
• Work with vendors to test and qualify test equipment such as Battery Automatic Testers, Thermal chambers, PPG equipment etc.
• Work with vendors and Apple team/s acting as an Apple nominated Quality representative for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) & sign-off (approve) FAT/SAT vendor testing per Apple requirements/criteria
• Present daily updates to Apple team on FAT/SAT testing discrepancies between Apple test plan & test environment vs Vendor testing during FAT
• Ensure all deviations from FAT/SAT testing are signed off/approved by Apple internal teams
• Work with X-functional team to support Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) & help resolve issues (if any)
• Run weekly MIL (major issues list) call/s with Automatic Battery Test manufacturer (ABTM)/Thermal Chamber (TC) (one meeting per week) to receive updates from vendor on resolution for H/W (hardware) and S/W (Software) issues
• Run monthly KPI meetings with ABTM and Thermal Chamber (TC) supplier (one meeting)
• Help Apple internal team/s (users) of equipment to ensure it is implemented correctly
• Uncover any design/process related issues (for vendor equipment) and communicate them clearly to the Apple team/s and vendor(s)
• Work in close cooperation with a cross-functional team of professionals with in BQL and beyond BQL
• Conduct data analysis as needed

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals and principals
• Understanding of software methodologies and basic coding skills (familiar with C, C++,Python etc.)
• Experience working with vendors & be able to hold ground vs vendor personnel pressure while working in vendor factory/lab
• Experience/Understanding of serial bus communication protocols such as I2C, SMBus & assembly language MCU/ECU communication
• Understanding of design and implementation of test systems or other complex apparatus
• Experience working in a production environment with automated test equipment
• Understanding of uncertainty in Ammeters, Voltmeters and Thermometers to determine if a gauge/equipment is fit for purpose
• Effective in performing detailed electrical design reviews
• Hands on experience in working with fixture, tools, and precision instrumentations
• Hands on experience in troubleshooting complex electrical apparatus at the component level
• Knowledgeable in statistical analysis of data and tools for analytics

Other Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly present data/report
• Ability to clearly explain complex system issues
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and entrepreneurial spirit
• Competent using a variety of productivity tools
• Ability to work in close cooperation with a cross-functional teams of professionals

Education:

BSEE

MSEE Preferred but not required