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Apple Hardware Development Engineer United States, California, Cupertino 428793744
30.06.2025
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Component data-sheet analysis and selection for schematic captureCoordinate layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs Forecast and plan design time to meet constrained schedules Drive design tradeoffs across manufacturing, test, mechanical, thermal, performance, reliability, battery life, and electrical stake-holdersPrototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterizationUse advanced lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and adaptability of electrical designs. Analyze factory-scale data to adjust signal parameters for maximum margin Review designs of factory test fixtures, ensure manufacturing test plans provide adequate coverage to ensure the design is assembled accurately Debug problems found in manufacturing, feedback root cause and corrective action into design or manufacturing process in preparation for high volume.Communicate and present status on concurrent top issues and deadlinesTravel to foreign contract manufacturer (estimate 5 weeks per year)
- BS in electrical or computer engineering required, with 1-5 years relevant experience.
- Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, power supplies, multimeters
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
- Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery. Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity and measurement fundamentals
- Specific deep expertise in several of the following areas is a plus: CPU or GPU microarchitecture, batteries, power management, analog design, audio, wireless, DisplayPort, PCIe, Thunderbolt, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, analog sensors, interconnect
- Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a plus
- Command line interface and scripting skills
- High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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