SummaryPosted: Nov 18, 2024Role Number:200570769At Apple, new ideas can quickly transform into amazing products, services, and customer experiences. Sound is an essential facet of the customer experience, and we are committed to making a difference through innovative designs. We are assembling a world-class, diverse team of engineers who embrace the challenge of delivering products that allow our customers to enjoy music with delight and communicate with clarity. Our inquisitive and motivated team consists of passionate engineers who take ownership of delivering electronic solutions. Through close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams—such as industrial design, product design, technology, and manufacturing—we drive innovation at every step. Our small form factor products present exciting opportunities for innovation in advanced physical architectures, new RF technologies, and highly power-optimized IC development. We thrive in a creative and collaborative environment where teamwork is essential, and every member contributes to the success of our projects. If you’re looking to be part of something truly special, come join our team and make a meaningful impact in the world of audio products. Together, we will build amazing products that elevate the customer experience.DescriptionDescriptionWe are seeking dedicated and innovative engineers to take ownership of various aspects of system hardware development. In this role, you’ll drive product architectures, design PCBs and flexible circuits, and create optimized system validation plans. You'll also oversee manufacturing test requirements, contribute to prototype bring-up and testing, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues. This position offers the opportunity for occasional travel to support manufacturing efforts, enhancing the hands-on nature of the role. As an experienced member of our team, your contributions will help shape the future of AirPod architectures, with insights gained from successfully leading key programs.Minimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent2+ years relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systemsStrong Electrical Engineering fundamentals (analog/digital design, signal/power integrity, etc.)Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug and validationComfortable in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, etc.Key QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsExperience with high volume products / consumer electronics from proof of concept to mass production; prior experience in working with contract manufacturers highly desirableExpertise in board and flex designs including schematic and layout with strong abilities to implement to a timeline and deliver high quality designsKnowledge 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 safetyPython / scripting experienceDesign validation including bench analysis for proving performance to factory test for guaranteeing qualityExperience working with mechanical design, software, reliability, manufacturing, and operations organizations is desirableExperience with challenging and multi-disciplinary failure analysisExcellent written skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusionsEducation & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore

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