PMU Hardware Electrical Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks an embedded hardware engineer to design and validate mixed-signal ICs and power systems for current and next-generation products. You will work on lab validation, bring-up, and cross-functional debugging with CAD tools and PCB layouts.

You will develop test systems using LDOs, Buck converters, ADCs, DACs, and FPGA interfaces, and collaborate with software teams to drive issue resolution and performance improvements across the silicon development cycle.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• MSEE preferred*.
• Experience with hardware development from specification to bring up and downstream support.
• Skilled at component development and selection for schematics design.
• Ability to design or guide high quality PCB layouts into fabrication and assembly.
• Prior experience using CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, etc for multi‑layer board layout is desired.
• Familiarity with microcontroller/FPGA/logic design and programming.
• Skillful in an electronics lab environment using real time oscilloscopes, analyzers, function generators, automation hardware, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Familiarity with challenges relating to power quality, high‑speed signal integrity and control interface.
• Coding or automation experience in Python is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lab validation system design and development using circuits such as LDO, Buck, ADC, DAC, Op-AMP, FPGA etc., and control interface like I2C, SPI, SPMI, etc.
• Circuit design, schematic, analysis, layout, and review in a PCB environment
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity (PDN analysis) is preferred
• Hands‑on lab experience with hardware bring‑up and debug
• Drive debug and resolution of engineering issues working with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing and assembly

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Lab validation

Schematic design

PCB layout

Python

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Are you interested in designing hardware as part of silicon development at Apple? Join our team at Apple developing custom mixed-signal integrated circuits for Apple’s existing and future product lines. Our small team has already shipped hundreds of millions of chips into several Apple product lines, including new products launched this year. We are looking for a hardworking engineer that is enthusiastic about embedded hardware design. You can work closely with a diverse and creative team to craft complex test systems for state-of-the‑art power supplies. This role includes a broad scope of work including simulations, software, bringup, debug, extraction, and analysis. You will work closely with a wide range of people across functions and be a key contributor to the silicon development effort. Join us in building Apple’s next generation products. Do you want to be a part of building the “surprise and delight” in Apple’s future products?

Description

In this exciting role you will be responsible for:- Lab validation system design and development using circuits such as LDO, Buck, ADC, DAC, Op-AMP, FPGA etc., and control interface like I2C, SPI, SPMI, etc - Circuit design, schematic, analysis, layout, and review in a PCB environment - Knowledge of signal and power integrity (PDN analysis) is preferred - Hands‑on lab experience with hardware bring‑up and debug - Drive debug and resolution of engineering issues working with cross‑functional teams.- Experience with PCB manufacturing and assembly

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE preferred*
• Experience with hardware development from specification to bring up and downstream support.
• Skilled at component development and selection for schematics design
• Ability to design or guide high quality PCB layouts into fabrication and assembly
• Prior experience using CAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium, etc for multi‑layer board layout is desired
• Familiarity with microcontroller/FPGA/logic design and programming
• Skillful in an electronics lab environment using real time oscilloscopes, analyzers, function generators, automation hardware, power supplies, and electronic loads
• Familiarity with challenges relating to power quality, high‑speed signal integrity and control interface
• Coding or automation experience in Python is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic cross‑functional environment

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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