Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people get along with electronic devices around the world. The Product Integrity Group plays a key role in keeping up the standards. Through work with the team you will have the outstanding opportunity to impact products all across Apple, because here new insights have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for an engineer to design, develop and deploy calibration and test instrumentation systems for Apple's outstanding products. This engineer will work closely with multi-functional groups (Design, ME, EE, SW, Ops, etc.) throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to ensure the success of current and future Apple products.
Description You will develop the design specification, bring up, validation and deployment of automated instrumentation to calibrate and test Apple's products through NPI and mass production.
Responsibilities - Architect instrumentation systems (including HW specification) and maintain those systems through production
- Work with our mechanical engineering team to specify and validate the required mechanical fixtures & automation systems
- Develop, debug, and optimize automation software
- Run simulations/ DOEs to make data driven decisions & addressing management
- Analyze large amounts of data generated from your instrument systems and embrace data-driven approaches to solving engineering challenges
- Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from the system level down to the component level
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams like module design, system EE, product design, firmware, operations, and logistics teams.
- Frequent interactions with contract manufacturers/vendors; developing SOPs, debug instructions, and documentation
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors in Math/CS/Robotics/Mechatronics/Electrical/ Computer Engineering
- 1+ years experience (or equivalent) in design, development, debug, validation and working with electro-mechanical/Robotic systems
- Solid understanding of consumer electronics modules like transducers/ sensors (light/force/pressure/touch/motion)
- Basic understanding of hardware concepts and EE fundamentals (i.e. HW architecture, Control System, Signal processing etc.)
- Programming skills in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective-C, Python, Lua
Preferred Qualifications - Self-motivated, self-reliant, and confident in working independently in an exciting, factory environment. The following skills are not vital for consideration, but will be considered a plus:
- Graduate studies in aforementioned subject areas
- Professional experience in design, development, debug, validation and working with electro-mechanical systems
- Understanding of test principles, GRR, experience with test automation and optimization
- Experience analyzing and processing large data sets
- Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%)
- Experience and strong background in control system and signal processing
- Experience in high volume consumer electronics manufacturing
- Experience with data processing tools - plotting, processing and mining data
- Experience or deep understanding of AI/ML modeling
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to handle many priorities across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 $109,700 and $192,400, 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 .
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