Display Electrical Engineer — High-Impact Hardware & PCB Design

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an experienced hardware design engineer in Cupertino to advance display technologies for iPad, Mac, and MacBook. You will join a cross-functional team handling power design, embedded design architectures, PCB design, and analog analysis.

The role involves collaboration with silicon/architecture, mechanical/thermal teams, and development of prototypes, simulations, and validation plans. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with discrete design of analog or digital circuits.
• Experience in PCB design of analog and high speed digital systems for EMC.
• Scripting tools for automation and data collection Python / Shell.
• Experience with simulation and design tools such as SPICE-based simulators (PSPICE/LTSPICE or similar) and mathematical analysis tools (MATLAB, JMP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Define display electrical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with silicon and architecture teams to develop comprehensive specs, simulations, and plans.
• Work with mechanical/thermal teams for integration including schematic, BOM, and PCB layout studies.
• Develop simulation, calculation, and analytical models and hardware prototypes to prove concepts.
• Conduct validation in the lab and document results for leadership and teams.
• Travel internationally up to 25% as needed to support projects.

Skills

Discrete circuit design

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Python scripting

Shell scripting

SPICE-based simulations

MATLAB

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MSEE in Power Electronics

Tools

PSPICE/LTSPICE

MATLAB

PCB design tools

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

This is an excellent opportunity to work on the forefront of display technologies with Apple consistently bringing innovations to the industry. In this position, you will be part of a talented team developing innovative designs, which are implemented in products used by millions of people. The position involves a wide range of electrical engineering disciplines including power design, embedded design & architectures, PCB design, and analog circuit analysis. This is a highly cross-functional product development position for Apple’s next generation products spanning from iPad, Mac, and MacBook.

Description

Collaborate with Apple internal cross-functional teams to define display electrical solutions.Collaborate with silicon and architecture team to develop comprehensive custom silicon specifications, simulation cases, characterization plans.Partner with the mechanical and thermal teams for integration solutions, including schematic, BOM, and PCB layout studies.Develop simulation, calculation, and analytical models and hardware prototypes to prove design concept.Conduct validation in the lab, documenting and presenting results for leadership and cross-functional teams.International travel as needed to support projects. Maximum of 25% travel time per calendar year is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Experience with discrete design of either analog or digital circuits
• Experience in PCB design of analog and high speed digital systems for EMC.
• Experience with scripting tools for automation and data collection Python / Shell
• Experience with simulation and design tools such as SPICE-based simulators (PSPICE/LTSPICE or similar) and mathematical analysis tools (MATLAB, JMP, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE in Power Electronics
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to management and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a capacity to lead and inform critical decisions.
• Proven track record in direct HW design and meaningful architecture contributions

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 $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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