Automation Quality Engineer

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

We are the Product Systems Quality Display team who design, build and deploy software, robotic and mechatronic testing solutions to drive system quality for new Apple products and experiences. We've deployed autonomous validation solutions across hundreds of customer configurations — and the best is yet to come. Join us as we design and build the next generation of cutting-edge robotic systems! We are seeking a motivated engineer with strong programming and problem-solving skills. You'll work with our diverse and multi-disciplinary group of engineers across different organizations at Apple to develop sophisticated automated testing fixtures and robotics solutions that ensure our world-changing products meet the exceptional quality standards our customers expect. We partner with engineering teams to deeply understand new technologies and act as a focal point for ensuring Apple’s high bar for quality throughout the process. Come join our team and see how we contribute tremendously to the improvement of the entire Apple product ecosystem!

As an Automation Quality Engineer focused on display validation, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Apple products with external displays. You’ll plan, develop, and execute system, stability and stress tests with a strong focus on hardware-centric software risks. This role requires integrating software and hardware solutions to build world-class intelligent automation systems. The work demands creative problem-solving at the intersection of robotics and consumer electronics testing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of two years experience developing robotic solutions in Python with experience in complex, multi-language systems
• Experience with computer vision (OpenCV) and/or AI/ML applications
• Strong software engineering skills, delivering clean, well-tested, and optimized code
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and collaborate

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of I/O technologies, including graphic interfaces (Thunderbolt, DP, HDMI, USB, etc.)
• Experience using and/or creating AI tools for development or robotic applications
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and practices
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks and tools that expand test coverage in complex system environments and support large-scale validation
• Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive validation test plans, work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams and deliver results in concurrent multi-system environments
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and fabrication (3D printing, CNC machining, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute system, stability and stress tests with a strong focus on hardware-centric software risks.
• Integrate software and hardware solutions to build world-class intelligent automation systems.
• Develop sophisticated automated testing fixtures and robotics solutions.
• Partner with engineering teams to deeply understand new technologies.
• Act as a focal point for ensuring Apple’s high bar for quality throughout the process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level