NAND ATE Test Engineer

Description

As a NAND ATE Test Engineer you will lead and support the testing, failure analysis and qualification of various programs using SSD (solid-state drive). A strong candidate will have experience with NAND validation, and reliability testing. You will be part of a world class team of HW Engineers who identify and resolve potential risks for all aspects of NAND qualification and testing, including generating test programs and scripts.

You will have direct impact on Apple's future products by ensuring world-class solutions to demanding test and engineering challenges.

• Define and support qualification and testing of SSD/NAND solution.
• Create test validation checklists and work in cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and performance.
• Lead internal engineering teams in system and component failure analysis and defining corrective actions from system to components.
• Develop and manage SSD/NAND stress test rack qualification testing at the system level.

• Familiarity with memory automated test equipment (ATE) including Advantest, Teradyne, or similar
• Experience with memory systems, technologies, and processing, such as NAND
• Programming ability in C or C++ and automation scripting languages such as LUA, Python, MATLAB, or similar

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in coding scripts and board design necessary to enable ATE test solutions
• Understanding of Electronic Engineering fundamentals, including signal and power integrity
• Ability to work with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, etc.)
• Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience with embedded system integration and development
• Coding experience and understanding of embedded OS, SW FTL
• Experience with PCIe, SSD controllers and firmware

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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.