Power System Design and Integration Engineer

Overview

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 for 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 is to create the world’s best Wireless Charging user experience by inventing state-of-the-art technologies. 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 sharp problem-solving skills. We are looking for a power design engineer who leads the integration of inductive technology into products in partnership with multiple discipline teams including architecture, firmware, 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 firmware. 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. Travel up to 20% is 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).
• Circuit-level simulation experience in EE simulation platforms like Cadence/ADS/LTspice, etc.
• B.S. and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with tackling new challenges with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong communication skills and ability to lead multi-discipline teams to make design tradeoffs based on available information 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.
• Master’s/PhD in a relevant EE field.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $258,100, 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. You’ll also receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation assistance. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, colour, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.