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Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple Watch

AT Apple
Apple

Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - Apple Watch

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200547739

Are you ready to work on Apple's most personal device? Come join the Apple Watch systems hardware team! We are a team of system electrical engineers that work on Apple Watch from concept to mass production. Our system team is at the center of the wider engineering group - working cross-functionally with silicon and architecture teams, mechanical engineers, software and firmware engineers, test group, and module teams such as RF/wireless, health sensing, battery, and many more. In this role, you will help turn architecture concepts into reality for the next set of incredible products. This is a design engineering position with significant cross-functional interactions to continually push the technology implemented in one of our most complex wearable device products.

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Description

As a system hardware integration electrical engineer in Watch, you will be responsible for the design, build, and validation throughout our product development cycle. This position will require ~15% international travel You will use your electrical engineering skills in responsibilities including: - PCB and FPC design, and cross-functional system integration. - Bench validation, electrical function verification, and signal characterization - Hands on debug and failure analysis of manufacturing, component quality, reliability, and system coexistence issues - Factory build support from early NPI through product ramp - Early architecture handoff, technology concept investigations and prototyping

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant industry hardware experience
  • Excellent EE fundamentals with a solid understanding in one or more of the following areas: system integration product design, processor and component selection, embedded communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG/SWD), signal integrity and power delivery networks, power electronics and switching converters, sensor and low power module design
  • Experience with schematic capture, constraint driven PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar. Strong working knowledge of prototyping, hardware bringup, bench debug and validation. Hands on experience with standard EE lab equipment. (e.g. DMM, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Electronic Load, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer)
  • Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey technical information in a clear manner adapted to the audience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in similar high volume consumer electronics, and experience in hardware development with significant form factor and technology integration constraints
  • System experience with sensitive sensor design and integration, debugging system coexistence issues including RF/wireless aggressors and EMC/ESD related problems
  • Ability to approach problems with creativity, and develop innovative solutions.
  • An eagerness to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and continually develop by staying open minded & curious
  • Strong sense of personal ownership, with the ability to comprehensively handle tasks from start to finish independently.

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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.

More

  • 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200547739
Employment Type: Other

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