Operations NPI Test Engineer

With the explosive growth of iPhone business we are creating new opportunities for individuals to work on the most exciting new products at Apple. We are seeking an individual with strong Test Engineering skills. You will be based in India and will have an active engagement with the hardware and Software Design and Operations teams in Apple. Minimum Qualifications BS or MS degree in engineering such as Mechanical, Electric, Manufacturing, or equivalent. 9+ years of mechanical engineer experience in high volume mobile device manufacturing in any of assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, qualification, maintenance and / or automation equipment. Experienced in working with cross functional teams such as hardware design, system teams, capital equipment, quality and process engineering. Also collaborating with system integrators, fixture manufactures and contract manufacturers. Knowledgable of tester qualification requirements including fabrication, calibration, interpretation in GR&R, CPK, design of experiments and failure analysis as well as correlation analysis. Ability and willingness work from supplier sites 80% of the time Ability to travel to global manufacturing sites to work with regional test teams at key points in the product development cycle. (Up to 25% international travel) Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with industrial robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR) and machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, or similar). Designed and deployed automation solutions including pick-and-place systems and vision-guided inspection to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. Strong knowledge of statistical validation tools (GR&R, SPC, DOE, CPK) to ensure scalability and reliability of automation systems. Project management and people management experience with excellent interpersonal skills both oral and written English.