Test Engineer - Product Operations Graduate Programme

Apple

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apple EMEIA Product Operations team has developed a 23-month graduate programme. Our graduate programme is designed to give you exposure to the key functions of Product Operations, including Manufacturing, Test and Quality Engineering, Software Development, New Product Introduction, and Operations. The programme offers you an opportunity to develop and hone your engineering and personal skills in a fast-paced technology environment. As a participant in our programme, you will initially spend time training with us at our manufacturing centre of excellence in Cork, Ireland, alongside experienced engineering professionals. Here, we will support you with a mix of on-the-job, mentoring, and formal training in a pioneering manufacturing and technical development environment. After this period, you'll be given an opportunity to work on different Apple products, engineering projects, and processes across EMEIA Product Operations, as well as engaging with other Apple global engineering teams. Our programme targets high-performing technical graduates and leverages the extensive manufacturing, development, and operations knowledge of the EMEIA Product Operations team to develop new engineering talent for Apple. The programme is founded on a long-standing track record of achievement of previous graduates who have gone on to make their mark in global Apple engineering roles.

Requirements

• Minimum B.Eng (Hons.), M.Eng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent third-level engineering qualification), completed in 2026 or later.
• A minimum of a 2.1 (Hons) degree is required.
• Hardware design and failure analysis skills.
• Problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Apple hardware and software technologies.
• MS Excel, data skills, and experience with statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, experience in programming/scripting languages.
• Networking knowledge would be advantageous.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Test process development and implementation, including automated product testing.
• Creation, testing, and maintenance of factory test software for Apple products.
• Continuous process improvement and optimisation, driving key performance metrics (Yield, Units Per Hour, Order Cycle Time, Cost, Scrap, DPPM, CPK, etc.).
• Provide direction and support to Technician and Production support teams.
• Data analysis (test results, test parametric data, etc.).
• Documentation creation, review, and release.
• Participate in new projects for global implementation.
• Work closely with Test Engineering, HW, and SW teams worldwide.

What This Job Offers

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