Component Quality Engineer

Component Quality Engineer

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Apple is seeking a Component and MLB Quality Engineer with a strong background in electrical design, component quality and failure analysis. This role will require collaboration on quality initiatives across multiple different organizations within Apple so a broad experience across consumer circuit design with a focus on manufacturing quality is highly desired.

• Partner with Suppliers to build high volume capability, focusing on manufacturing process improvements and yield optimization.
• Leading Root Cause & Corrective Actions on electronic components during development builds and production ramp across all Apple products.
• Vendor (Fab process, Wafer level test, Final test, and Packaging) facility auditing
• Drive and track closure on any component level issues that impact overall product readiness or DPPM fluctuations
• Provide quality team approval risk for MP releases and ensure team drives quality requirements for any post-ramp qualification
• Manage program-related communication including highlighting key risks to executive management and clearly explaining resolution path
• Component failure analysis with System and Product Design, Component and Electrical Engineering, Test and Reliability teams
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, product design, GSM) to drive Design for Manufacturability.
• Commitment and ability to work under high pressure, with proficiency in summarizing technical data for an executive audience to drive high impact decisions

• 7+ years of industry experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Operations and/or Quality Engineering.
• Solid understanding of components used in both digital and analog design, statistical methods, component and circuit failure analysis and process capability.
• Strong experience with product reliability and/or qualification background.
• BS/MS/PhD Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Materials Science

• Knowledge of the properties and processes used in both microelectronics fabrication and PCBA assembly
• Ability to craft and deliver presentations tailored to executive audiences
• Exceptional ability to build relationships; clear, consistent communication; data-driven and results- oriented; enthusiastic and motivated
• Expectation to travel 30%. Experience working with off-shore electronic manufacturing sites to perform process and quality audits

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 $258,600, 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

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