Power ASIC Validation and Integration Engineer

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 for will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment that 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 is to 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 such as 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? Join us in pioneering best-in-class Wireless charging for a new Wireless world.

Description
We are looking for an applications engineer that is highly motivated to develop and integrate innovative bench validation methodologies for our wireless power module ICs to ensure the successful launch of high-quality, bug-free ICs that enable excellent user experience. You would also work in partnership with multi-discipline teams including FW, architecture, system EE, Product Designers, and IC vendors to ensure smooth integration of our ASICs.

Responsibilities
In this position, you will be expected to:

• Develop a high-quality comprehensive ASIC test plan
• Design ASIC evaluation boards
• Develop ASIC test automation scripts
• Execute bench validations
• Present thoughtful and distilled results to cross-functional teams
• Ensure our IC vendors execute high-quality validation
• Support FW teams, silicon/system architecture/design teams, and factory test teams in integrating ASICs into various Apple products
• Run bench experiments, debug silicon-related issues, review system board design, IC failure analysis, and review/testing FW implementations

Minimum Qualifications
Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital circuit design with a focus on Power Electronics. Experience using test equipment such as Power Supply, DMM, Oscilloscope, Electronic Load, Signal Generator, Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, etc. Strong knowledge of Python programming. BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of industry experience in IC validation, applications, or design. Experience in validating power management ICs or wireless charging ASICs. Experience in validating ADCs and DACs. Experience using USB, I2C, SPI, SPMI, UART, JTAG, LVDS interfaces. Experience using Python for test automation and GUI development. Ability to write and debug C/C++ code. Design simulation using Pspice, Simplis, Simetrix is a plus.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.