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

Apple Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Auckland is seeking a Power System Design and Integration Engineer to develop wireless power systems. You'll write specifications, guide testing, and work cross-functionally on integrating inductive technology. Ideal candidates have strong EE fundamentals, experience in system integration, and communication protocols. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital design.
• Familiar with various communication protocols and low power embedded systems.
• Proficient in modeling, data collection, and statistical analysis tools.
• Team player with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and designing wireless power systems.
• Writing requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Defining factory tests and performing failure analysis.
• Guiding the team in developing necessary algorithms.

Skills

Solid EE fundamentals in analog and digital design

Communication protocols (USB, SPMI, SPI, I2C, UART)

Modeling and statistical analysis (Python, JMP, Matlab)

Team player with communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Master/PhD in relevant EE field

Job description

Power System 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-art 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.