Hardware Electrical Rework Lab Technician

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Apples Sensing Power and Haptics team which supports hardware development across all product lines is looking for a EE Rework Technician who will be responsible for for executing high-precision electrical rework assembly and modifications on complex Ru0026D prototypes and test fixtures. nnBeyond your exceptional technical soldering capabilities you will be a cornerstone of our lab operations team. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a team-oriented attitude. You will actively manage an incoming request pipelines maintain specialized lab equipment enforce safety protocols and advise engineers and other lab users. If you are a self-motivated technical expert who thrives in a dynamic high-impact environment we want you on our team.

High-Precision EE Rework: Autonomously conduct complex board-level reworks PCB modifications and manual assemblies for next-generation electronics prototypes and test fixtures in accordance with engineer-submitted schematics or diagrams. nQC u0026 Electrical Validation: Autonomously Perform hands-on quality control checks on all completed reworks. Use DMMs and other benchtop test equipment to verify electrical continuity identify open/short circuits measure component values and validate that modified hardware functions as the Lab Intake Queue: Process prioritize and log incoming rework requests through our tracking system ensuring high-quality documented and timely Engineers: Consult with engineers to identify optimal rework process and components to best enable research and robust hardware development. nLab Space Upkeep: Keep the rework lab spaces organized clean and stocked with necessary consumables (solder fluxes solder-wick components tools etc.).nMaintain Health u0026 Safety: Actively enforce EHu0026S compliance and SOPs across the EE rework lab Tech Transfer u0026 Improvement: Work closely with the lab management team to identify process gaps propose lab workflow optimizations and transfer successful rework/test methodologies across organization boundaries.

8 year minimum related experience required in high-precision electronic circuit board manual assembly and rework in an Ru0026D lab hardware development or production-support ability to hand-solder and rework BGA LGA QFN IC modules and passives down to 01005 size under a microscope including mounting ultra-fine jumper wires installing micro-coax cables and manually cutting/modifying delicate PCB -level operation of rework equipment (soldering irons hot air guns hot plates reflow/rework stations) paired with proficiency in benchtop EE test equipment (DMMs DC power supplies etc.) to verify and troubleshoot rework for functional integrity; functional fluency reading circuit diagrams and PCB using digital job submission/tracking systems to intake prioritize and document engineering requests along with strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage engineer expectations and explain technical commitment to lab safety and housekeeping familiarity with basic chemical hazards (solvents fluxes epoxy) and physical capability to work in a lab environment including lifting up to 20 with digital productivity tools (spreadsheets presentations workflow management) and a willingness to learn new skills.

Navigate ECAD software (Allegro/Altium/KiCad/etc.) to examine board design files (layout/ODB) nExperience operating and interpreting 2D/3D X-Ray equipment to inspect BGA/LGA solder joints for voiding and assembly operating automated/semi-automated rework stations for BGA re-balling and SMD placement such an Ersa HR550 or operating wire bonding equipment (wedge and/or ball bonding) with any level of automation for microelectronic with running characterization and FA measurements such at TDR DK utilizing a probe station when necessary.