Job Details

Sensing HW Lab Technician

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

Role Number: 200616453-0836

Join the Sensing Hardware team and you’ll help us create a personal, physical connection for millions of customers around the world. Together, our team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their Apple devices!

Description

Apple’s Sensing Hardware team is looking for an Electrical Lab Technician to assist with data collection, soldering, and rework. The ideal candidate will be be proficient with basic electrical engineering support
tasks. They need to be flexible, receptive to ideas from others, team oriented, and willing to work with
technologists, engineers and others for continuing to advance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PCB reworks, test and validate your own work

• Assemble test setups & conduct data collection with electronic assemblies and consumer electronics

• devices

• Assist lab management team with overall upkeep and support of engineering lab spaces

• Work to resolve issues and identify areas for suggested improvement

• Actively maintain Health and Safety compliance of lab spaces

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with configuring and operating electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, function generators, power supplies, etc.) and must be able to actively work in a lab environment on new and repetitive tasks.

• Soldering skills: J-STD-001 certification or better (focused on surface-mount microsoldering rework) and have familiarity with basic circuit design, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Ability to execute consumer electronics device test setup tasks, data collection, and results compilation using scripting and test automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MacOS computers and digital productivity tools (Numbers/Excel, Keynote, etc.)

• Ability to make revisions and improvements to Python, MATLAB, and bash scripts

• Experience operating metrology & test equipment (Keyence, Instron, robotic systems etc.)

• Familiarity with board layout design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, or similar

• Knowledge of ESD safe work procedures, and basic chemical hazards (adhesives, solvents, 3D print resin, etc.)

Pay & Benefits

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 $44.57 and $67.32/hr, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.