Hardware Systems Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas seeks an electrical engineer to lead prototype bring-up, debugging and verification of PCBA and system-level performance.

You will drive component-level rework improvements, implement automated assembly processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve complex hardware challenges. The role emphasizes EMI/Signal integrity design, reliability, and rigorous defect tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4 years of experience.
• 4 years of experience with component-level PCB rework in consumer electronics.
• PCB layout strategies for rigid/flex including stack-up planning.
• SMT process experience including BGA and fine pitch rework.
• Automated PCBA and system-level processes to improve yields and throughput.
• Designing for EMI minimization, signal integrity, and reliability.
• System-level debugging from chip to system.
• Tracking issues, reporting trends, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Prototype bring-up, debugging, functional verification, and electrical characterization.
• Manage engineering builds by partnering with cross-functional teams to solve development challenges.
• Define, recommend, and implement component-level reworks in partnership with internal teams.
• Develop and implement automated PCBA and system-level processes to increase yields and throughput.
• Support system and board level debug, reworking, assembly and reworks on prototype hardware.
• Track, report, and identify quality issues and failure trends.

Skills

Component rework

PCB layout

SMT rework

PCBA automation

EMI design

DFM / reliability

System debugging

Quality tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Austin, Texas. Prototype bring-up, debugging, functional verification, and electrical characterization. Manage engineering builds by partnering with and driving communications among cross-functional teams to solve new product development challenges. Define, recommend, and implement component level reworks in partnership with internal engineering teams. Develop and implement automated PCBA and system level processes to increase yields and throughput. Support system and board level debug, reworking, assembly and reworks on prototype hardware. Track, report, and identify quality issues and/or failure trends. Work closely with technicians and engineers to ensure the prompt and accurate completion of work. 40 hours/week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Defining, recommending and implementing component level reworks within major PCBs in consumer electronics products in partnership with internal engineering teams for product development supporting mass production using electrical engineering principles.
• Developing layout strategies for PCB, Rigid PCB, Flex, and Rigid-Flex including material selection, stack-up planning
• Utilizing subject matter expert knowledge of SMT process including BGA and fine pitch soldering rework process.
• Developing and implementing automated PCBA and system level processes to increase rework & build yields and throughput.
• Designing for EMI minimization, signal integrity, noise suppression
• Designing for manufacturing/DFM and designing for reliability experience
• Utilizing supporting system level troubleshooting & debugging from chip level to system level.
• Utilizing experience with tracking issues, reporting trends, and identifying quality issues and developing corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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