Hardware Systems Integration Engineer (Battery & Charging - iPhone)

Apple • Full-time • San Diego, California • 1m ago

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Would you like the chance to be part of a team of engineers responsible for the development of one of the most influential products in the world? The iPhone team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to be part of its world-class engineering team to deliver the future of iPhone to our customers. The role calls for a Hardware Design Engineer who is inspired by the chance to make design decisions, often difficult ones, that will benefit millions of iPhone users worldwide. Using your skills in Electrical Engineering as well as your PCB design and system level knowledge, you can make an everlasting difference in so many lives! Our team is collaborative, creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make. We want to hear from you!

Description

This is an outstanding hardware design position with participation in architecture, design, and execution of battery and wired/wireless charging initiatives across iPhone products working closely with key cross functional partners in San Diego. Responsibilities include: Initial focus to develop system solutions that achieve wired and wireless charging roadmap goals. Design integration solutions across battery, flex, PCB, and silicon that enable various product goals in cost, thermal performance, battery life, reliability, and environmental impact. Experience with control systems, electromechanical system integration, and inductive charging preferred. Future focus may extend to other tightly coupled technology and system development efforts. There will also be opportunities for international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent with strong engineering fundamentals
Experience with electrical system integration involving product-focused module, operational and mechanical cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with schematic capture and rigid/flexible PCB layout
Ability to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offs
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of project lead experience
Exposure to solving unwanted coupling and interference between subsystems
Experience in Design of complex system architectures
Understanding of low voltage power regulation and delivery
Experience in prototype design and validation of custom silicon
Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from early architecture through to production
Hands on experience with lab test equipment to debug difficult/intermittent hardware issues
Broad experience across different applications and technologies is a plus
Ability to use scripting languages to assist with hardware development

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

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