Component Engineer

Summary

Imagine what you could do. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Do you want to impact billions of users by developing an extraordinary product with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability, and performance of the product? Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative technologies are the norm here. The Component Engineering team at Apple is responsible for identifying, documenting, and releasing efficient electrical components from a variety of commodities for our hardware products. The team is a multi-functional extension of System Integration Electrical Engineering team, focusing on ensuring that the best components are selected for every electrical component in the product's design. We have an opportunity for a Component Engineer to join our team to drive the component selection process and perform in a consultative manner as the domain expert.

Come join us!

Description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the intricate and complex issues impacting delivery for best-in-class Apple devices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project team support across electrical commodities as the resident component expert supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing and qualifying new components, tracking vendor roadmaps, suggesting alternate component solutions, negotiating/documenting/releasing technical specifications.
Other areas of focus may involve: locating and qualifying new potential component suppliers, evaluating issues and risks to the project, coordinating and tracking all component root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective action, commodity research which would include identifying supply chain opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

BSEE required
Good understanding/working knowledge of electrical components (passives, FETs, memory, regulators, etc.)
1-3 years of industry experience in an electrical engineering role or at least 1 internship.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to multi-task and to stay on schedule
Solutions initiator
Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, 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 $123,739 and $218,000 annualized, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.