Hardware System Design Engineer, Retail and Event Product Design

Will you help us design the next generation of Apple products that integrate innovative technologies and provides excellent customer experience and seamless user interaction? Our team has developed and shipped a long list of products and merchandisers within retail space across the world. This includes specially designed MagSafe chargers and USB-C cables, security products, charging infrastructures and more.

Apple is seeking a Hardware System Design Engineer for Retail and Event Product Design. We are searching for a driven and hardworking electrical engineer to work on electrical system design and develop hardware solutions for Apple product merchandisers. The successful candidate will join a detail-oriented team who works towards perfection and specialized in providing the best possible customer experience with newly announced products.

Description

You will become part of a hands-on development team that nurtures engineering excellence and creativity. On the team you will engage with a rewarding variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Leading the product architecture and driving HW system design

Leading system schematic design, PCB layout and component selection and being the technical champion for all design reviews.

Collaborating with wide range of cross-functional teams involved in the product definition, industrial design, validation and manufacturing at Apple.

Working with cross functional partners and external vendors to develop product FW.

Working with leadership to define product schedules and allocate EE and FW resources

Review, challenge, and creatively influence product concepts & roadmaps across groups.

Regularly report project status to the leadership

Travel may be required as the need arises.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree

Experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, etc.

Experience with high volume consumer products and manufacturing process

System HW product design experience working with cross functional partners - EMC, de-sense and coexistence

Electrical system leadership or management experience

Proven track record of working in fast paced innovative work environment.

Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions

Strong communication skills and outstanding ability to work well cross-functionally.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals with experience in prototyping, hardware bring-up, bench instrumentation and validation

Experience in detailed EE design, EE schematics entry and layout

Experience with digital hardware design such as micro-controllers and digital interfaces

Experienced with HW and FW integration, specially USB-C, PD controllers and MicroPython

Advanced Hands-On Lab & Debugging Skills

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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