Instrumentation System Design Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Hardware
Summary
Posted: Sep 01, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200618363-3401
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.
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Programming skills in one or more of the following: C/C++/Objective-C, along with scripting knowledge (Python, Lua)
Proven understanding of consumer electronics modules like transducers/ sensors (light/force/pressure/touch/motion)
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 digital serial communication protocols (USB, UART, I2C, SPI)
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%)
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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