Power System Design and Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Power System Design and Integration Engineer to lead the integration of inductive wireless power technology into products such as iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

You will design, analyze, and validate wireless power systems within a highly collaborative environment. The role emphasizes power electronics, system integration and firmware collaboration, with opportunities to work across architecture, silicon, regulatory, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in analog and digital design with focus on Power Electronics.
• Modeling, data collection, data analysis and statistical analysis tools.
• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• You will be developing and designing wireless power systems.
• You will be expected to meet a high standard for analysis, and manufacturing discipline, and work with cross functional teams to pass all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product.
• Write requirements, specifications, and test plans for both hardware and FW.
• Define factory tests, test limits, and work with factory and peers to perform failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Guide the team in the development of necessary algorithms, state‑transition diagrams/flowcharts and analysis for each regime of operation.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Skills

Power Electronics

Analog & Digital design

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in EE

Tools

Python

JMP

Matlab

Job description

Power System Design and Integration Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. We believe the future is Wireless!The mission of the Wireless Power Technology team: Create the world’s best Wireless Charging user- experience by inventing state-of-the-art technologies.

Description

We develop effortless and safe Wireless Charging designs that are central to Apple’s products: the iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and more! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem‑solving skills of individuals. Are you in for the challenges?We are looking for a power design engineer that leads the integration of the inductive technology into products in the partnership with multiple discipline teams including but not limited to architecture, FW, system EE, silicon, noise and vibration, safety, thermal, reliability, operations, regulatory teams and more.Join us. Pioneer best‑in‑class Wireless charging, for a new Wireless world.

Responsibilities

• You will be developing and designing wireless power systems.
• You will be expected to meet a high standard for analysis, and manufacturing discipline, and work with cross functional teams to pass all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product.
• Write requirements, specifications, and test plans for both hardware and FW.
• Define factory tests, test limits, and work with factory and peers to perform failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Guide the team in the development of necessary algorithms, state‑transition diagrams/flowcharts and analysis for each regime of operation.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital design with focus on Power Electronics.
• Solid fundamentals in modeling, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Python, JMP, Matlab).
• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with tackling new challenges with the critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player, great communication skills and ability to lead multiple‑discipline team to make the design tradeoff based the information available in a timely manner
• Hands‑on experience and proven track record in system definition, integration, architecture, prototyping, and validation.
• Knowledge and experience in direct wireless charging.
• Experience in high volume products from concept to end, and working with contract manufacturers.
• Experience with firmware definition and debugging.
• Experience working with cross functional firmware partners.
• Direct coding experience and algorithm design experience is a plus.
• Masters/PhD in relevant EE field.

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 $225,300, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. You’ll also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• a range of discounted products and free services
• for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

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