Component and MLB Quality Engineer

Component and MLB Quality Engineer Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain Summary Posted:

May 15, 2026

Weekly Hours:

40

Role Number:

200662278-0836 Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. 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 Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple is seeking a Component and MLB Quality Engineer with a strong background in electrical design, component quality and failure analysis. This role will require collaboration on quality initiatives across multiple different organizations within Apple so a broad experience across consumer circuit design with a focus on manufacturing quality is highly desired. Description A successful Component and MLB Quality Engineer is technical, driven, organized, detail oriented, adept at driving actions and resolving conflicts; and communicates with ease at all levels. In this role your lead responsibilities will include:

• Leading Root Cause & Corrective Actions on electronic components and logic boards during development builds and production ramp across all Apple products
• Drive key initiatives which improve future designs, including vendor to vendor component benchmarking comparisons, board validation, stress testing, and user impact correlations
• Vendor (Fab process, Wafer level test, Final test, and Packaging) facility auditing
• Drive and track closure on any component or board level issues that impact overall product readiness or DPPM fluctuations
• Provide quality team approval risk for MP releases and ensure team drives quality requirements for any post-ramp qualification
• Manage program-related communication including highlighting key risks to executive management and clearly explaining resolution path
• MLB Debug & component failure analysis with System and Product Design, Component and Electrical Engineering, Test and Reliability teams
• Commitment and ability to work under high pressure, with proficiency in summarizing technical data for an executive audience to drive high impact decisions Minimum Qualifications
• 7+ years of industry experience in electrical design and component quality, with a track record of electrical design improvements, electrical test, debug of electronic components in systems, wafer fab and backend assembly process operations; consumer electronics experience is strongly preferred
• Strong experience with consumer circuit design applications, schematics and architectures, along with test strategies such as In-Circuit Testing, board functional testing, and industry standard test methodologies
• BS/MS/PhD Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Preferred Qualifications
• Power supply circuit design knowledge - understanding of components used in both digital and analog power design
• Knowledge of the properties and processes used in both microelectronics fabrication and PCBA assembly
• Ability to craft and deliver presentations tailored to executive audiences
• Knowledge of IC component and circuit failure analysis with their respective methodologies
• Familiarity in system manufacturing, SMT, and transitioning new products into high volume manufacturing
• Expectation to travel 30%.

Experience working with off-shore electronic manufacturing sites to perform process and quality audits 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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.

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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.