Instrument Systems Design Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple designs consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people interact with electronic devices around the world. The Product Integrity Group plays a key role in keeping up the standards. Through work with the team you will have the unique opportunity to impact products all across Apple, because here new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for an engineer to design, develop and deploy calibration and test instrumentation systems for Apple’s world class products. This engineer will work closely with cross‑functional groups (Design, ME, EE, SW, Ops, etc.) throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to ensure the success of current and future Apple products.

Description

You will be responsible for the design specification, bring‑up, validation and deployment of automated instrumentation to calibrate and test Apple’s products through NPI and mass production.

Responsibilities

• Architect instrumentation systems (including HW specification) and maintain those systems through production.
• Work with our mechanical engineering team to specify and validate the required mechanical fixtures & automation systems.
• Develop, debug, and optimize automation software.
• Implement advanced signal processing and ML algorithms to evaluate performance of systems.
• Analyze large amounts of data generated from your instrument systems and adopt data‑driven approaches to solving engineering challenges.
• Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from the system level down to the component level.
• Work closely with Apple Acoustics/N&V, system EE, product design, firmware, operations, and logistics teams.
• Frequent interactions with contract manufacturers/vendors; developing SOPs, debug instructions, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Science/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline + 5 years professional experience
• 3+ years professional experience (or equivalent) in design, development, debug, validation and working with electro‑mechanical systems
• Basic understanding of hardware concepts and EE fundamentals (i.e. HW architecture, Control System, Signal processing etc.)
• Programming skills in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective‑C, Python, Lua

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Science/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of consumer electronics modules like sensors (light/force/pressure/touch/motion) and/or acoustics (speaker/microphone).
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP).
• Understanding of test principles, GRR, experience with test automation and optimization.
• Experience in high volume consumer electronics manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing, processing, plotting, and mining large data sets.
• Understanding of test principles, GRR, experience with test automation and optimization.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to manage many priorities across multiple disciplines.
• Experience or deep understanding of AI/ML modeling.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to handle many priorities across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%).

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.