Home & Beats system EE

Apple

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About The Position

The In Region EE HW Engineer will work on next-generation Home & Beats products as part of Apple’s EE team, serving as the team’s local representation at manufacturing sites in China. The role involves partnering with manufacturing teams and R&D colleagues to design, validate, and optimize hardware circuits and systems, from the first prototype build through mass production. It requires proactive collaboration with other engineering groups, including EE, firmware, production test, and mechanical engineering teams.

The engineer will define and implement validation plans for hardware subsystems such as power, DC-DC, I2C, USB, SPI, and DDR, and debug hardware and interfaces. A significant portion of the work takes place at manufacturing sites, and international and domestic travel is likely.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of proven experience.
• Experience designing and developing high-speed digital and/or analog boards and systems for consumer products.
• Deep understanding of the system development process, including concept creation, schematics and board development, and board and system bring-up and debugging.
• Hands-on proficiency with laboratory equipment, including digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Ability to communicate effectively and succeed in global teams, including through online conference meetings.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to undertake mid- to long-term travel in a changing work environment.
• Ability to work independently under high pressure and in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing and developing audio products, such as Bluetooth headphones and Bluetooth speakers.
• Experience working with manufacturing-process-related teams.
• Software and scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and optimize hardware circuits and systems for Home & Beats products, from first prototype build through mass production.
• Work with manufacturing teams and R&D colleagues at manufacturing sites in China.
• Collaborate with EE, firmware, production test, mechanical engineering, and other engineering groups.
• Define and implement validation plans for hardware subsystems, including power, DC-DC, I2C, USB, SPI, and DDR.
• Debug hardware and interfaces.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

What This Job Offers

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