Power System Design and Integration Engineer

Apple Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Apple, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Modeling, Debugging Skills, Design Services, Electronics, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Graphic Design, Industry Standards, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mass Production, Operational Audit, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Shipments, Productivity Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Requirements Management, Schematics, Statistics, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 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 - 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 the sharp problem-solving skills of individuals. Are you in for the challenges? We are looking for a power design engineer that leads the integration of the inductive technology into products in the partnership with multiple discipline teams including but not limited to architecture, FW, 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.

You will develop and design wireless power systems. You will be expected to maintain a high standard of analysis and manufacturing discipline while working with cross-functional teams to meet all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to resolve system coexistence issues and ensure robust performance across different operating environments.

Writing requirements, specifications, and test plans for both hardware and firmware

Defining factory tests and test limits; and working with factory partners and peers to perform failure analysis and drive corrective actions.

You will guide the team in the development of necessary algorithms, state-transition diagrams/flowcharts, and operational analysis for each regime of operation.

You will also support Qi compliance activities to ensure products meet industry standards.

Up to 20% travel may be required.

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.

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Comfortable tackling new challenges with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams to make timely design tradeoffs based on available information

Hands-on experience and proven track record in system definition, integration, architecture, prototyping, and validation

Knowledge of and experience with direct wireless charging

Experience delivering high-volume products from concept to mass production, including working with contract manufacturers

Experience with firmware definition and debugging

Experience collaborating with cross-functional firmware partners

Experience leveraging AI tools to automate engineering workflows and improve productivity (e.g., schematic/layout review, data analysis, test automation)

Direct coding and algorithm design experience is a plus

Master's or PhD in a relevant EE field

About the Company

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Apple Inc

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs