PMU Hardware Design Engineer: Embedded Power & Lab Validation

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, CA is seeking an embedded hardware design engineer to contribute to silicon development. The role focuses on designing custom mixed-signal ICs and building test systems for power supplies, with close collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities include lab validation, schematic and PCB layout, bring-up and debugging, and PDN/power integrity analysis. Proficiency with CAD tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium) and hands-on lab work are valuable.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and debugging in lab environments.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Lab validation system design using LDO, Buck, ADC, DAC, Op-Amp, FPGA, and I2C/SPI/SPMI interfaces.
• Circuit design, schematic capture, layout, and review in a PCB environment.
• Power integrity analysis and PDN considerations.
• Hands-on lab bring-up and debugging; cross-functional issue resolution.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.

Skills

Power integrity

PCB design

Lab bring-up

Python

Cross-functional teamwork

Testing equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MSEE preferred

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium

Job description

Apple in Cupertino, CA is seeking an embedded hardware design engineer to contribute to silicon development. The role focuses on designing custom mixed-signal ICs and building test systems for power supplies, with close collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities include lab validation, schematic and PCB layout, bring-up and debugging, and PDN/power integrity analysis. Proficiency with CAD tools (Cadence Allegro, Altium) and hands-on lab work are valuable.