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Apple Hardware Development Engineer United States, California, Cupertino 854913223
15.06.2024
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Description
The hardware engineer will design, implement, test, and debug the electrical subsystem, develop test and failure analysis procedures to ensure a high level of quality for the product.RESPONSIBILITIES:- Component data-sheet analysis- Coordinate layout of highly constrained multilayer PCBs including HDI and fine pitch BGAs - Forecast and plan design time to meet constrained schedules - Prototype bring-up, debug, functional verification, and electrical characterization- Use advanced lab tools such as 25 GHz oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and BERT scopes to judge the quality and reliability 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 timelines- Travel to foreign contract manufacturer (estimate 5 weeks per year)
Key Qualifications
- High-volume consumer electronics system experience preferred.
- Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads
- Experience with schematic and PCB physical design using Cadence Concept and Allegro or similar CAD tools
- Design experience in digital logic, simulation, power conversion and delivery
- Familiarity with RF/wireless concepts
- Experience with high-speed serial and memory interfaces including signal integrity design and measurement fundamentals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Command line interface and scripting skills
- 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
- Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP) is a bonus
Education & Experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry work experience.- BS in electrical or computer engineering required. MS preferred
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 $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.
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