Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a hardware-focused engineer in Cupertino, CA, to develop and deploy calibration and test equipment for Apple’s manufacturing lines. You will collaborate across NPI with validation and design teams to ensure product success, bringing up and qualifying test systems at vendors worldwide.

Responsibilities include maintaining software in C/C++/Obj-C, analyzing sensor data, and shaping hardware for test/calibration of product sensors. Expect travel to Asia for NPI builds (~25%).

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience designing, debugging and working with electromechanical systems.
• Practical knowledge of sensors (optical, force, pressure, acoustic, OR motion sensors).
• Familiarity with C/C++/Objective-C programming.
• Knowledge of DSP and control systems.
• Strong applied mathematics skills (algorithms, modeling, simulations).
• Experience analyzing and processing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize and debug software in C/C++/Objective-C.
• Analyze large amounts of sensor data and adopt data-driven approaches to solving engineering challenges.
• Architect hardware for systems to test and calibrate product sensors, and maintain those systems through production.
• Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from system level to component level.
• Work with the mechanical team to specify and validate mechanical fixturing & automation systems.
• Drive system bring-up and qualification at vendors and contract manufacturers during NPI builds (usually in Asia, travel ~25%).

Skills

C/C++/Objective-C

DSP & control systems

Data analysis of large data sets

Sensors knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world.The Instrumentation Systems Engineering Group plays a key role in keeping up quality standards, and through work with the team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to impact products all across Apple.We are looking for an engineer who will be responsible for the development and deployment of calibration and test equipment for Apple’s manufacturing lines. This engineer will work closely with the validation and design groups throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to ensure the success of current and future Apple products.

Description

You will be responsible for the specification, validation and deployment of automated equipment to test and calibrate devices for Apple’s new product introduction (NPI) and mass production. Responsibilities will be tuned to match the candidate’s technical background, but you may be expected to:

• Maintain, optimize and debug software in C/C++/Objective-C
• Analyze large amounts of sensor data and adopt data-driven approaches to solving engineering challenges
• Architect hardware for systems to test and calibrate product sensors, and maintain those systems through production
• Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from the system level down to the component level
• Work with our mechanical team to specify and validate the required mechanical fixturing & automation systems
• Drive system bring-up and qualification at vendors and contract manufacturers during NPI builds (usually in Asia, expected 25% travel)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience designing, debugging and working with electromechanical systems
• Practical knowledge of sensors (optical, force, pressure, acoustic, OR motion sensors)
• Familiarity programming in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective-C
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and control systems
• Strong applied mathematical skills (algorithms, modeling, simulations)
• Experience analyzing and processing large data sets

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of EE fundamentals, circuit analysis, & circuit debug
• Experience with test automation and optimization
• Experience with high volume consumer electronics
• Ability to apply innovative simple solutions to complex problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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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