Audio Instrumentation & Calibration Design Engineer

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Team: Hardware

Location: Boulder

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Summary

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. The Instrumentation Systems Engineering Group plays a key role in keeping up quality standards, and through work with the team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to impact products all across Apple.

We are looking for an engineer who will be responsible for the development and deployment of calibration and test equipment for Apple’s manufacturing lines. This engineer will work closely with the validation and audio engineering groups throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to ensure the success of current and future Apple products.

Description

You will brainstorm, design, simulate, and develop instrumentation systems used to calibrate and test Apple’s new groundbreaking technology and products. Your design work will range from lab scale systems - requiring deep understanding of technology and product - to developing automated mass-production measurement tools, where balancing engineering tradeoffs between accuracy, precision, costs, lead-time, and throughput is critical. With great diversity of the problem space, you will rely on your engineering background to architect the optimal solution for the problem at hand, leaning on the fundamentals of the technology.

You will work collaboratively with a creative and diverse team of experienced engineers from all disciplines including mechanical system design, core technology, product design, and operations to develop state-of-the-art measurement systems for Apple.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics or a similar field

3+ years of professional experience

Deep familiarity with room acoustics and/or transducer design

Experience with acoustic and multi-physics simulation (Comsol/Ansys)

Experience with CAD tools, preferably NX/UG

Experience programming in one or more of the following: C/C++/Python/Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

MS/PhD with 1+ years of professional experience

High volume consumer electronics manufacturing experience

Experience designing scalable instrumentation and HW/SW automation

Experience working with contract manufacturers (CM)

Experience with acoustic materials specification

Excellent written and verbal communication 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 $134,700 and $249,500, 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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EEO Statement

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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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.