Hardware System Validation Engineer, Accessories

Cupertino, California, United States
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Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200545537
Will you help us design the next generation Accessories that integrate innovative technologies and push the boundaries of low-power electrical design? Our products enable countless people to fully-utilize and enjoy the Apple ecosystem. Apple Accessories Hardware Engineering team is searching for a driven, hardworking electrical engineer for electrical system design validation. As a successful applicant, you will provide validation processes and strategy throughout various stages of design and development from silicon and system architecture to component selection, schematic capture, prototyping and manufacturing. You will become part of a hands-on development team that nurtures engineering excellence and creativity. We are constantly facing new challenges and encourage curiosity and diversity of thought in finding unique solutions.

Key Qualifications

  • Must have great EE fundamentals. This means you have a deep understanding of why our field works the way it does; you’ve developed an intuition and can apply it to new topics because you understand the basics.
  • Must have hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging
  • Must have experience in functional testing and validation of electrical systems as well as hardware / software integration and fault tree analysis.
  • Must have experience with test automation tools and programming language such as Python, Tableau, JMP.
  • Experience in EE schematics and hardware design
  • Experience in low power embedded systems, from 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers to multi-core ARM-based SoC’s
  • Familiarity with various data protocols: USB, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, SWD
  • Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, DMM’s, VNA’s, thermal test equipment, data loggers etc.
  • Experience in the following areas is especially desirable: DC/DC power design, microcontrollers, USB-PD, wireless charging, sensing technologies
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well cross-functionally.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Description

On the team you will engage with a rewarding variety of responsibilities: Leading the accessories EE hardware validation and verification strategy, planning and execution Developing necessary processes to ensure end to end validation of the product and its functionality for various use cases and environmental conditions Leading the development of test fixture within the team or through contract manufacturer Leading the test automation and burn-in tests to ensure product quality and robustness Analyze and track test results and work on trade-offs to resolve design conflicts Working cross functionally to resolve potential failures and report test data to higher level managers. Review and analyze design schematic and component selection with our team of designers Collaborate with cross functional teams involved in product design, hardware test engineering and development process at Apple

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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.

    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.
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