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Instrumentation System Design Engineer

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

Apple builds consumer electronics that have touched millions and changed the way people get along with electronic devices around the world. The Product Integrity Group plays a key role in keeping up the standards. Through work with the team you will have the outstanding opportunity to impact products all across Apple, because here new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Are you ready for your next challenge?!

Description

We are looking for an engineer to design, develop and deploy calibration and test instrumentation systems for Apple's best-in-class products. This engineer will work closely with multi-functional groups (Design, ME, EE, SW, Ops, etc.) throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to ensure the success of current and future Apple products.","responsibilities":"- You will be responsible for the design specification, bring up, validation and deployment of automated instrumentation to calibrate and test Apple's products through NPI and mass production.

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- Architect instrumentation systems (including HW specification) and maintain those systems through production

- Work with our mechanical engineering team to specify and validate the required mechanical fixtures & automation systems

- Develop, debug, and optimize automation software

- Run simulations/ DOEs to make data driven decisions & presenting to management

- Analyze large amounts of data generated from your instrument systems and embrace data-driven approaches to solving engineering challenges

- Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from the system level down to the component level

- Collaborate with multi-functional teams like module design, system EE, product design, firmware, operations, and logistics teams.

- Frequent interactions with contract manufacturers/vendors; developing SOPs, debug instructions, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of test principles, GRR, experience with test automation and optimization

Experience and strong background in control system and signal processing

Experience in high volume consumer electronics manufacturing

Experience with data processing tools - plotting, processing and mining data

Experience or deep understanding to AI/ML modeling

Experience analyzing and processing large data sets

Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to handle many priorities across multiple rigors

Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%)

Minimum Qualifications

Masters/ Bachelors in Robotics/Mechatronics/Electrical/ Computer Engineering

5+ years of professional experience in design, development, debug, validation and working with electro-mechanical systems

Programming skills in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective-C, along with scripting knowledge (Python, Lua)

Experience with digital serial communication protocols (USB, UART, I2C, SPI)

Proven understanding of consumer electronics modules like transducers/ sensors (light/force/pressure/touch/motion)

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200628908-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:06:40

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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