Job Details

Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware Technician

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 27, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200610946

The Data Center Hardware Engineering team is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Electrical Lab Technician to support the development and validation of next-generation custom server hardware! This hybrid role is ideal for someone with expert-level SMT soldering skills and strong capabilities in lab measurements, hardware debug, and prototyping support. In addition to rework, you’ll contribute to failure analysis, test automation, prototype assembly, and general lab operations.

Description

As an Electrical Lab Technician, you will play a key hands-on role in supporting the electrical engineering team through all stages of hardware prototyping and validation. Your primary responsibility will be performing high-precision surface mount (SMT) soldering and rework on PCB assemblies, including high-density components such as 0201 passives, QFNs, BGAs, and CSPs. This work enables fast, iterative bring-up of early hardware revisions.

You will also help assemble and modify prototype systems, build custom test fixtures, and support lab infrastructure. You’ll use equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies to take measurements, diagnose hardware issues, and assist in root cause investigations.

In collaboration with hardware and validation engineers, you’ll also help develop and run automated test setups, implement test scripts, gather data, and generate clear test reports. This role requires excellent attention to detail as well as phenomenal written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expert-level SMT solder and rework experience at PCB level (including 0201, QFNs, BGAs, CSPs, etc.).

• Skilled with electrical lab instruments: power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.

• Experience debugging failed units and performing structured failure analysis.

• Comfortable analyzing test data to identify defects and prepare detailed technical test reports. Experience developing and implementing automated test systems, including script setup and data collection.

• Ability to build test fixtures and support hardware (including basic mechanical modifications).

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with design and validation engineers in a prototype environment.

• Capable of lab upkeep, including supply/tool management, calibration tracking, and ESD practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.

• IPC-610 / J-STD-001 or other soldering certification.

• Familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash, LabVIEW, etc.) and test automation frameworks.

• Strong communication skills and a passion for hands-on problem-solving.

• Experience with high-performance compute hardware, high-current test setups, or custom server platforms is a plus.

• Ability to lift and configure server components (~20-50 lbs).

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 $112,900 and $234,700, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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