Hardware Systems Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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Are you ready to carry on the iconic legacy of the Mac? We are a team of system electrical engineers that own Mac products from concept to ship. We sit at the center of Apple’s wider engineering team, working cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, software, silicon engineering and other module teams such as wireless, battery, camera, sensing, and display. In this role, you will help mold a design concept into reality for the next set of insanely great products. Come join the Mac hardware team!

Description

As a hardware engineer in Mac, you will be responsible for delivering the next quality computer our users have grown to know and love. You will use your skills in electrical engineering to design logic boards, integrate new technologies, and debug electrical issues. You will work closely with our cross-functional partners to innovate, iterate, and craft an excellent product. 

Responsibilities:

PCB and flex (FPC) design

Electrical circuit validation

Electrical failure debug from reliability, factory, validation, or QA testing

Cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, and marketing teams

Factory build support from NPI through product ramp

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in EE or higher, with strong EE fundamentals grounded in a solid understanding of E&M physics and first principles

Background in schematic capture and constraint-driven PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar

Experience with PCB bringup, debug, and validation using standard lab equipment e.g. DMM, Oscilloscope, Power Supply, Electronic Load, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in circuit design for a variety of domains including power, digital, analog, and high-speed communications

Understanding of computer architecture and product design tradeoffs.

Ability to manipulate large data sets in order to provide insightful analysis coupled with strong visualizations.

Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Eagerness to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and continuously develop

Strong sense of ownership and the ability to handle tasks accurately from start to finish

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.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Company

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Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.