Hardware System Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
56 days ago

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Above market

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This role $210k
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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1723 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware System Engineer

As a Hardware System Engineer at Apple, you will join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the world-class quality of Apple's wireless charging products. Your role involves designing innovative system solutions from lab-based validation to high-volume manufacturing, encompassing hardware modules, mechanical fixtures, and software automations. You will develop automated test solutions that scale across various stages of production, working closely with hardware and silicon design teams to meet stringent quality standards. Key responsibilities include creating validation strategies, debugging issues, and researching emerging technologies to enhance testing efficiency and reliability. Essential skills for this position include a BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3+ years of experience in hardware systems design, strong programming proficiency in C/C++/Python, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Preferred qualifications involve deep knowledge of wireless charging systems, scripting expertise, hands-on debugging skills, and data analysis capabilities using tools like Excel and Matlab.

What you'll do

  • Design automated test solutions for Apple's wireless charging products from lab to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Develop validation strategies and execute electrical/system-level validations across build cycles.
  • Research emerging technologies to understand failure mechanisms and develop software solutions for automation.
  • Improve testing speed, coverage, accuracy, and reliability in both low-volume characterization and high-volume production.
  • Parse, plot, and analyze data sets ranging from low-volume tests to high-volume manufacturing processes.
  • Present key developments, findings, support strategies, and timelines to management and cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in hardware systems design with strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to design complex system architectures and optimize circuits for product requirements.
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++/Python for developing tools and automations.
  • Proven capability to independently debug and validate circuitry under high pressure.
  • Experience working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with international travel.

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