Power Electronics Design and Integration Engineer (HWEE) – Wireless Power Division

Apple; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a Power Electronics Design and Integration Engineer (HWEE) for the Wireless Power Division to lead the integration of inductive technology into products like iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.

You will collaborate with architecture, firmware, system EE, silicon, and reliability teams to meet specifications and ship safe wireless charging solutions. You will develop wireless power systems, write test plans, define factory tests, and guide algorithm development for

Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital design.
• Familiar with USB, SPI, I2C, UART and low power embedded systems.
• Proficient in modeling, data collection and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop wireless power systems meeting specifications and requirements for shipping products.
• Write hardware and firmware requirements, specifications and test plans.
• Define factory tests, limits and perform failure analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Guide algorithms and state-transition analyses for operation regimes.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

Skills

EE fundamentals

USB

SPMI

SPI

I2C

UART

ARM core processors

modeling & data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in EE

Master's in EE

PhD in EE

Tools

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Job description

Power Electronics Design and Integration Engineer (HWEE) – Wireless Power Division

We believe the future is powered by Wireless! The mission of the Wireless Power Technology team - Create the world’s best Wireless Charging user- experience by inventing state-of-the-state technologies. We develop effortless and safe Wireless Charging designs that are central to Apple’s products - the iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of individuals. Are you in for the challenges?Our team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that furthers engineering excellence, creativity & innovation. We design, develop & launch next-generation Wireless Power Technologies in Apple products. We are looking for a power design engineer that leads the integration of the inductive technology into products in the partnership with multiple discipline teams including but not limited to architecture, FW, system EE, silicon, noise and vibration, safety, thermal, reliability, operations , regulatory teams, and more.

Description

• You will be developing and designing wireless power systems. You will be expected to meet a high standard for analysis, and manufacturing discipline, and work with cross functional teams to pass all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product
• Write requirements, specifications, and test plans for both hardware and FW
• Define factory tests, test limits and work with factory and peers to perform failure analysis and corrective actions
• Guide the team in the development of necessary algorithms, state-transition diagrams/flowcharts and analysis for each regime of operation
• Up to 20% travel is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in both analog, and digital design and comfortable with tackling new challenges with the critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Familiar with various communication protocols (USB, SPMI, SPI, I2C and UART) and low power embedded systems, e.g. ARM Core Processors
• Proficient in modeling, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g. Python, JMPm Matlab).
• Team player, great communication skills and ability to lead multiple-discipline team to make the design tradeoff based the information available in a timely manner
• Bachelors/Master/PhD in relevant EE field. For graduating students/fresh graduates applying to this position, please list your overall GPA in your CV

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience and proven track record in system definition, integration, architecture, prototyping, and validation.
• Experience working with cross functional FW partners. Direct coding experience and algorithm design experience is a plus
• Knowledge and experience in Power electronics and direct wireless charging
• Relevant industry work experience
• Experience in high volume products from concept to end, and working with contract manufacturers. Experience in mass production is a plus.

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