Silicon Validation Engineer Early Career or Experienced - Power Management (m/f/d)

Apple; Nabern; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation engineer in Germany to join our PMU development team. You will validate mixed-signal IP, debug chip- and board-level issues, and develop Python scripts to validate ICs across process, voltage, and temperature conditions.

You will generate validation reports, work with test engineering to enhance automation, and help characterize systems in line with specifications on diverse Apple devices.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with mixed-signal analog ICs.
• Understanding of power management topologies (LDO, buck converter, switch).
• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, analyzers).
• Ability to read schematics and script in Python (C#, C++ a plus).
• Strong written and verbal English communication with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Mixed-signal IP validation on bench and automated test systems.
• Debugging chip- and board-level issues.
• Developing and running Python scripts to validate ICs across PVT.
• Generating validation reports and documentation.

Skills

Python scripting

Mixed-signal ICs

Power management concepts

Lab measurement

English communication

Schematic reading

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Source meters

Spectrum analyzers

Bench automation

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we believe our products start with our people. By hiring team members with diverse strengths, we foster creative thinking. Providing them with everything they need drives innovation. Hiring incredible engineers ensures precision. Finally, our process builds memorable experiences for our customers.

These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a hands-on PMU development team that cultivates perfection, creativity and innovation. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

As a Silicon Validation engineer you will collaborate with a team of engineers in various measurement tasks. You will be working on integrating our analogue and mixed signal Power Management circuits for battery-operated portable devices across various platforms and new Apple devices.

Your Daily Work Will Include

• Mixed-signal IP validation on bench and automated test systems
• Debugging chip-level and board-level issues
• Developing and executing Python scripts to validate ICs over process, voltage, and temperature
• Generating validation reports and documentation
• Supporting test engineering by debugging test procedures and improving automation
• Completing system characterization in line with compliance specifications
• Chip validation for application scenarios

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or industrial experience equivalent.
• First experience working with mixed-signal analog ICs
• Basic understanding of power management topologies (LDO, buck converter, switch)
• Familiarity with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, source meters, spectrum analyzers etc.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python preferred; C#, C++ a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills working with international teams
• Proficiency in English language is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in lab measurement and measurement automation
• Experience with power and DCDC converters
• Hardware development and circuit design experience
• Experience with statistical analysis for silicon characterization
• Experience with ATE systemsKnowledge of battery charging systems or thermal management

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