 Acoustics Associate Lab Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

5d

About The Position

At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience so Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world. The Acoustics lab team is looking for an Associate Lab Engineer to complete testing, lab maintenance, and lab processes thereby enabling acoustic measurement and characterization. The position will support a diverse team of acoustics and vibration experts, accomplished listeners, and creative problem solvers, motivated to share our love of audio with the world.

Requirements

• Some college or technical training related to science or engineering field
• Experience with audio recording including consumer, studio, or lab environments
• Proven mechanical rework and modifications on electronic hardware devices
• Exposure to PCB & component reworks and soldering on electronic devices
• Basic Python, Matlab or other coding experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field
• Knowledge of basic acoustics fundamentals through education or professional experience
• 2+ years experience in acoustic testing with lab-grade data acquisition systems and transducers - including microphones and accelerometers or 3+ years experience working in an engineering group on electronic devices
• Soldering & rework of SMD components
• Work well interacting and communicating with other technicians and engineers
• Experience with standardized testing or processes (ISO/ANSI)

Nice To Haves

• Flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Complete acoustic and vibration measurements using data acquisition systems, microphones, and other transducers following engineering-supplied testing instructions and lab procedures
• Prepare test systems for testing, including updating software versions
• Prepare test setups including fixtures, electronics, and updating test scripts
• Rework small electronics, removing and swapping components using soldering, micro-fasteners, adhesives, etc.
• Move test materials between Apple facilities
• Operate and configure MacOS and iOS devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level