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AC/DC Power Systems Technician
AppleSan Francisco Bay Area, California, United States2+ years
Apply The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.
Join our AC/DC Power Team as an Engineering Technician and play a hands-on role in validating and testing the adapters and power supplies that power our next-generation devices. You'll work alongside world-class engineers in a collaborative R&D lab environment.
As an Engineering Technician for the AC/DC power team, you will aid in the validation, debug, and testing of adapters and PSUs. You will work with the evolving standards of USB-C Power Delivery (PD) and energy efficiency requirements to help power the next generation of Apple technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve testing challenges and bring these innovations to market. We value initiative and provide an environment where your technical expertise and creative solutions directly influence our success. This is an on-site, lab-based role requiring regular in-person presence.
- Performing assembly, rework, and repair to PCB hardware as requested by engineering team members and management.
- Ensuring lab supplies and consumables are fully stocked for all lab users, and equipment is maintained in working order
- Organizing and regularly cleaning up the lab to ensure smooth lab operations.
- Assembling test setups and conduct data collection.
- Providing support at offsite labs for IEC 61000-x-x testing.
- Working to resolve issues and identify areas for suggested improvement.
- Actively maintaining Health and Safety compliance of lab spaces.
- Facilitating and tracking lab and build materials.
- Facilitating equipment repair and calibration.
- Owning up additional duties as required.
- 3 years of related experience or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience
- Solid understanding of electronic components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors, and diodes
- Hands-on experience with electronic circuit board manual assembly and rework in an R&D lab setting
- Skilled in using typical rework equipment such as soldering irons, heat guns, hot plates, reflow ovens, etc
- Proficiency with configuring and operating electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, etc. and must be able to actively work in a lab environment
- Ability to follow rework instructions provided by engineering
- Ability to identify correct components and component values to use for rework based on the engineer’s request
- Ability to rework BGA/LGA ICs and modules and passive components
- Soldering skills: J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610 certification or better (focused on surface-mount micro-soldering rework)
- Experience with IEC 61000-x-x tests
- Python programming for test automation and data collection scripts
- 3D printing for fabricating custom test fixtures and enclosures
- 3D modeling experience
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 35 pounds off the ground to waist height.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate clearly with engineers and management on assigned tasks.
- Strong sense of ownership and pride over your work deliverables.