Sr. Acoustics Technician

Apple • Boulder, CO

10h

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 a technician to complete testing, lab maintenance, and lab
processes thereby enabling acoustic measurement and characterization. The
technician 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.

DESCRIPTION

As a Technician on the Acoustics team, you will complete acoustic and vibration
measurements using data acquisition systems, microphones, and other transducers
following engineering-supplied testing instructions and lab procedures; you will
prepare test systems for testing, including updating software versions; you will
prepare test setups including fixtures, electronics, and updating test scripts;
you will rework small electronics, removing and swapping components using
soldering, micro- fasteners, adhesives, etc.; you will be responsible to move
test materials between Apple facilities; and you will operate and configure
MacOS and iOS devices.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Work well interacting and communicating with other technicians and engineers.
• Experience with standardized testing or processes (ISO/ANSI).
• 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.
• responsible to move test materials between Apple facilities
• operate and configure MacOS and iOS devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree