Summary
Posted: Jun 20, 2024
Role Number:200555294
At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Apple is assembling a world-class team of engineers who obsesses over the delivery of products that enables our customers to experience music with delight and communicate with clarity. The AirPods System HW team consists of outstanding electrical engineers who own and deliver electronic solutions by closely collaborating with multi-functional teams such as industrial design, product design, technologies and manufacturing. The small form factor of these products enables us to innovate in every aspect of product development that includes areas like advanced physical architectures, new RF technologies and highly power-optimized IC development. We are a diverse team of electrical engineers with a passion for audio, music and product development.
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Description
Seeking hardworking engineers who will be responsible for owning aspects of system HW development like driving product architectures, PCB/flex design, crafting optimized system validation plans, owning manufacturing test requirements, prototype bringup and testing, data analysis and issue debug. Some travel to support manufacturing is part of the role. Experienced team members will get to influence future AirPod architectures based on learnings from successfully executing their programs.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems
- Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals (analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, etc.)
- Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug and validation
- Comfortable in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high volume products / consumer electronics from proof of concept to mass production; prior experience in working with contract manufacturers highly desirable
- Expertise in board and flex designs including schematic and layout with strong abilities to implement to a timeline and deliver high quality designs
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: CPU/SOC, power(DC-DC converters, battery, power management, low power design), inductive power, analog circuits, audio, RF integration and measurement, sensor design and integration, ESD safety
- Python/scripting experience
- Design validation including bench analysis for proving performance to factory test for guaranteeing quality
- Experience working with mechanical design, software, reliability, manufacturing, and operations organizations is desirable
- Experience with challenging and multi-disciplinary failure analysis
- Excellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions
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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.