Hardware System Engineer

Hardware System Engineer

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. Our organization plays a key role in keeping up the quality standards at Apple and making sure that our customers are happy with the quality and experience of the hardware we manufacture. Our group is looking for a hard-working engineer that will be directly responsible for designing automated test solutions from bench level characterization to high volume manufacturing for Apple's entire wireless charging ecosystem. This position will integrate both hardware, software and mechatronics solutions developed in both lab and HVM environments. These solutions include hardware modules, mechanical fixtures, and software automations to carry out performance characterization and validation of wireless charging products.

Description

As a Hardware System Engineer you will touch a very broad set of skills including product design, HW design, SW development, mechanical design, factory deployment, factory reliability, vendor engagement, and executive communication. Upon taking the position you will be able to expand on many aspects of your current expertise but also allow you to develop in fields you might be interested in.

Responsibilities

Design automated test solutions from bench level characterization to high volume manufacturing for Apple's entire wireless charging ecosystem.

Work closely with the hardware and silicon design teams to ensure the new products meet Apple's high standard for a great customer experience during high volume manufacturing and debug any issues that might surface during manufacturing.

Develop validation strategies/plans and execute electrical/system-level validation to catch and fix design issues through build cycles in order to improve the overall product quality and meet launch schedules.

Researching new technologies to understand unique failure mechanisms.

Develop software for automating test equipment control, device control, test flow control, data acquisition and processing.

Continually work to improve testing speed, coverage, accuracy and reliability.

Regularly parse, plot, manipulate, and analyze data sets from low volume characterization to high volume production.

Periodically present to management and cross functional teams on various topics including key developments, findings, support strategies and associated timelines.

Self-driven, well organized, detail oriented with a clear focus on goals and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years in hardware systems test, silicon test experience working in a NPI/HVM environment.

Solid OOP programming experience in C or C++.

Good EE fundamentals, experience in interpreting schematics, understanding of embedded systems concepts.

Excellent written and interpersonal skills; clear communication with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Ability to travel internationally to manufacturing sites, up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in scripting Python/PERL/Shell.

Experience with Objective-C, Swift.

Experience with MacOS/Linux/Unix.

Knowledgeable in production control processes, data analysis/interpretation, GR&R, Cp/Cpk and correlation analysis.

Familiar with software repository, CI/CD concepts, peer review, tracking tools and operations.

Skilled in testing embedded systems, familiarity with standard hardware protocols (USB, SPI, and I2C).

Hands-on and proficient with debugging tools and equipment: digital multi-meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, data logger...etc.

Ability to manage, manipulate, process, and analyze large data sets using tools like Excel/Matlab/JMP.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.