[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Tata Consultancy Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tata-consultancy-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Tata Consultancy Services · San Jose, CA # NPI Build Support Technician - Engineer San Jose, CA $65,000-$105,000 Skilled Trades & Maintenance Last seen on Tata Consultancy Services’s official careers site on August 1, 2026; it may have closed since. [Apply on Tata Consultancy Services’s careers site →](https://ibegin.tcsapps.com/candidate/jobs/420909J) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Tata Consultancy Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tata-consultancy-services/) / NPI Build Support Technician - Engineer ## Job description ### Role Overview We are seeking a technician to provide on-site build support, material library management, and shipping/logistics coordination for an engineering hardware team. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, security awareness, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks independently. ### Key Responsibilities - Receive, verify, pack, label, and track engineering materials for local hardware builds - Maintain and fulfill requests from a physical library of engineering parts (MLBs, flexes, modules, components) - Manage inbound/outbound shipments including customs documentation, carrier tracking, and DRP updates - Import and update unit records in iTrack (internal tracking system); process re-allocations within 24 hours - Ensure proper chain-of-custody and security protocols for sensitive and high-value engineering materials - Coordinate daily with internal stakeholders and external partners (SRM, DHX, customs, carriers, trade compliance) - Deliver daily allocation and shipment status reports by 5:00 PM PT to applicable teams - Support hardware re-work logistics — track outbound units and follow up on inbound returns - Execute inventory cleanouts with full documentation; coordinate secure disposal with security teams - Escalate delivery issues, customs holds, and discrepancies same day with clear communication ### Must-Have Skills - Prefers Prior 6 Months Apple exp. - 2+ years of experience in physical inventory management, material handling, or logistics operations - Hands-on experience verifying shipments against packing lists, POs, and commercial invoices - Familiarity with international and domestic shipping processes, customs documentation, and HS Codes (Harmonized System Codes) - Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously - Proficiency with email, chat (Slack/Webex/iMessage), and spreadsheet-based tracking tools - Experience handling sensitive or classified materials with strict security and chain-of-custody protocols - Must be available on-site Monday–Friday at Cupertino, CA — no remote work ### Good-to-Have Skills - Prior experience in an NPI, engineering lab, or consumer electronics build environment - Familiarity with Apple internal tools, particularly iTrack, DHX, or DRP workflows - Experience with customs clearance processes and trade compliance documentation - Exposure to hardware components such as PCBs, logic boards, flex cables, or system assemblies - Ba ckground in warehouse or stockroom operations within a high-security facility Salary Range: $65,000-$105,000 a year.