Operations NPI Test Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical test engineering for New Product Introductions (NPI) in high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing, focusing on robotics, vision systems, and automation solutions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (NPI test & automation)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing test stations, robotics cells, and vision-based inspection systems for Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, high-volume mobile device manufacturing, robotics integration, machine vision, statistical process control (GR&R, SPC, CPK), failure analysis, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), FMEA, cross-vendor management
Preferred skills
Industrial robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR), machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), pick-and-place system design, project management, people management
Technologies
ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR, Cognex, Keyence, GR&R, SPC, DOE, CPK, FMEA, ERS
Responsibilities
Plan and execute NPI test strategies for global manufacturing sites; review fixture and robotic cell designs; conduct DFM assessments and error correction; perform failure analysis and resolve mechanical/automation issues; qualify vendor and automation system performance; present program status updates to executive teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC