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You'll work with our diverse and multidisciplinary group of engineers across different organizations at Apple to develop sophisticated automated test fixtures and robotics solutions that ensure our world-changing products meet the exceptional quality standards our customers expect.\nCome join our team!\nDescription\nAs part of a diverse team, you will design, build, and scale robotic automation solutions to test Apple products, ensuring their outstanding quality before they reach customers!\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.\n3+ years of creating and using robotics and/or mechatronic systems (e.g. microcontrollers, sensors, actuators) to build automated solutions.\nProficient in Python coding and debugging.\nDemonstrated experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, and usage of CAD.\nFundamentals in robotics field with prior experience of using robot arms.\nExperience in debugging and troubleshooting complex mechatronic and software systems.\nAbility to work in teams and collaborate. 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