Control System Integration Engineer

Summary

Join a team of passionate and creative engineers dedicated to building technologies that will shape the future. One of Apple’s R&D groups is currently seeking a senior control system integration engineer. This engineer will build capabilities to assess performance of control system prototypes and associated sub-components. This includes developing methods, instrumentation and test software to assess mechanisms, sensors, and electronics. This highly cross-functional team is working hands on to prototype and develop unique control systems. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to push the performance bounds of complex system.

Description

In this role you will partner with control algorithm developers, mechanical and power electronics engineers to build, test and validate highly customized control system for unique applications.

Responsibilities include:
-Prototype, develop, bring-up, debug and characterize new control techniques on real hardware
- Perform rapid integration and validation of complex prototypes
- Perform tuning, calibration and testing of control system in large scale
- Perform failure analysis and problem solving
- Communicate progress cross-functionally (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Travel to supplier facilities and manufacturing sites for build activity support, production validation and issues resolution

Minimum Qualifications

MS or PhD in Engineering + minimum of 3 years of industry experience
Strong knowledge in control engineering, sensor technology, digital signal processing, integration and validation
Experience in test and debug of physical systems (hardware/software/algorithms)
Coding skills in C/C++, Matlab/Simulink and/or Python
Confident with source control (eg. Git) on multi developer projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with embedded systems testing, analysis and bringup
Experience with high volume mass production
Knowledge of Field Oriented Control (FOC) techniques
Strong in data analytics, root cause analysis with emphasis on data introspection
Skill in code deployment on real time target systems such as dSPACE, Speedgoat, or National Instruments HW systems
Experience with serial communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, LIN, UART, SPI, I2C, BISS, etc…

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.