Calibration and Instrumentation Engineer

$143,100 - $264,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware Test Engineering team at Apple is seeking a System Design Engineer responsible for the design and deployment of systems that perform calibration and performance validation of optical sensors. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of test systems, from prototyping to mass production deployment, and involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality standards in product testing.

Responsibilities

• Architect hardware for systems to test and calibrate optical and health sensors.
• Model, simulate and experimentally verify sources of instrumentation error, and determine measurement uncertainty as it relates to the overall needs for the product.
• Develop, optimize, and debug test software in C/C++/Objective-C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to specify and implement test coverage.
• Analyze large amounts of sensor data and use data-driven approaches to tackle engineering challenges.
• Perform failure mode root cause analysis and resolution, debugging from the system level down to the component level.
• Redefine existing algorithms to optimize them for performance or execution time.
• Balance decisions between engineering asks and manufacturing efficiency while ensuring product quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers on the team.
• Work collaboratively with a creative and diverse team of expert engineers from all disciplines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience with at least 1 year in the relevant sensing industry with sensor/system integration focus.
• Experience in working with non-imaging optics like proximity sensors, ambient light sensors, lasers.
• Knowledge of EE fundamentals, and experience with light measurement (Photometry, Spectroradiometers) and thermal or electrical health sensing measurements.
• Academic or professional background in Biomedical Engineering or Medical Sciences, and expertise with sensors and transducers used in medical applications.
• Familiarity with handheld/wearable products and understanding of the design tradeoffs needed to make such products successful.
• Experience with validation & characterization techniques used for medical sensors.
• Familiarity with programming in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective-C and scripting languages like Python/Lua.
• Experience in one or more source control systems like Git/SVN.
• Experience with processing data using tools like MATLAB, JMP or Python.
• High volume consumer electronics calibration, testing and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Past technical leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, highly cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
• Experience/curiosity about systems engineering in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance