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NAND ATE Test Engineer

Cupertino, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • NAND
  • ATE
  • Test Programs
  • Scripts
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Advantest
  • Teradyne
  • C/C++
  • Python

Nice to have

  • Memory systems
  • NAND validation
  • Reliability testing
  • Coding scripts
  • ATE test solutions
  • Electronic Engineering fundamentals

Role summary

Apple is seeking a NAND ATE Test Engineer to join their hardware engineering team. This role involves leading and supporting the testing, failure analysis, and qualification of SSD programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with NAND validation, reliability testing, and automated test equipment (ATE) platforms like Advantest or Teradyne. Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Lua, or MATLAB is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with memory systems, failure analysis, embedded systems, PCIe, SSD controllers, and firmware.

Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of this group, you’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.

Description


As a NAND ATE Test Engineer you will lead and support the testing, failure analysis and qualification of various programs using SSD (solid-state drive). A strong candidate will have experience with NAND validation, and reliability testing. You will be part of a world class team of HW Engineers who identify and resolve potential risks for all aspects of NAND qualification and testing, including generating test programs and scripts. You will have direct impact on Apple's future products by ensuring world-class solutions to demanding test and engineering challenges

Minimum Qualifications


BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Experience with memory automated test equipment (ATE), including Advantest, Teradyne, or equivalent platforms Experience in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Lua, MATLAB, or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications


3+ years of relevant experience Experience with memory systems, preferably NAND Experience in coding scripts necessary to enable ATE test solutions Understanding of Electronic Engineering fundamentals Ability to work with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer) Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting Experience with embedded system integration and development Coding experience and understanding of SW FTL Experience with PCIe, SSD controllers and firmware

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