PMU Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The PMU Silicon Validation Engineer will perform post-silicon bring-up, debug, and validation of analog and power ICs for future Apple products. The role works closely with IC design and product design teams to define test plans for custom ICs and drive their execution from first silicon through mass production. The engineer participates in defining custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and testing, developing validation plans, supporting product design integration, and debugging system-level issues. The position is part of a fast-growing, diverse, and collaborative team focused on learning, creativity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Relevant experience in analog circuit and power supply design.
• Strong bring-up and debugging skills, including hands-on laboratory work.
• Experience with complex test-equipment setups for analog measurement.
• Proven experience debugging and analyzing the performance of analog circuits, voltage regulators, and power distribution for high-speed digital ICs.
• Strong software automation skills; examples include Python, LabVIEW, and TestStand.
• Effective communication skills while working across large, multifunctional hardware, software, and architecture teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in silicon validation, test automation, board-level hardware design, or IC design.
• Mentoring and training experience with junior validation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with IC design and product design teams to define test plans for custom ICs.
• Drive test-plan execution from first silicon through products shipping in mass production.
• Participate in post-silicon bring-up, debug, and validation of analog and power ICs.
• Define custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and testing.
• Define validation plans.
• Support product design integration and debug system-level issues.
• Mentor and train junior validation engineers.

What This Job Offers

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