Acoustic Transducer Engineer

At Apple, we believe sound is essential to the ultimate customer experience. Over the years, Apple has amassed an elite Acoustics organization that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. Apple Acoustics works with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love! Within this Acoustics org, our Transducer Engineering team pioneers novel speaker designs that are integrated into all Apple products. We are a diverse team of acoustics and vibration experts, accomplished listeners, and creative problem solvers. We work closely with multi-disciplined specialists including mechanical engineers, system engineers, industrial designers, audio tuners and components suppliers to conceptualize and create transducers across Apple product lines. We are looking for an Acoustic Transducer Engineer to help take our future products to the next level. Could this be you?

As an Acoustic Transducer Engineer, you will work with a team of people passionate about audio and delivering the best possible user experience. You will drive all aspects of transducer design and development, helping our manufacturing partners scale production and testing. The role involves linear and non-linear computer simulation of electromagnetic, acoustics and structural mechanics. You will optimize each design aspect for our custom transducers and work with other multi-functional teams (product design, mechanical engineering, audio tuning, audio integration, manufacturing, etc) to deliver great audio.

• Most of our engineers have advanced degrees in Acoustics or an equivalent field (physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc.), but if you’ve followed a different path to expertise in acoustics and transducer design that’s fine too
• A self-disciplined creative problem-solver and communicator who works cross functionally, with the ability to work on fast-paced multiple projects at the same time and prioritize
• Ability to travel internationally

• Strong background in acoustic principles (sound propagation, wave behavior and resonators), vibration and electromechanical systems
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis software COMSOL (electromagnetic, structural mechanics and acoustics) for simulations and analysis
• Working knowledge of lumped-parameter simulation methods and tools, as implemented in either equivalent circuit simulators or System Dynamics simulators (MATLAB and Simulink)
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools Experience with transducer design and testing (from single suspension micro speaker design to professional speakers) and understanding of loudspeaker design methods (and tradeoffs such as power, dimensions and cost).
• Experience with speaker components and materials, assembly techniques and process, failure analysis and integration into products through prototype to mass production builds.
• Ability to work with manufacturing suppliers/vendors on DFM from early design phase to prototyping and mass production
• Useful but not required: Experience with Speaker LPM and nonlinear parameters measurements systems like Klippel

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 $132,100 and $199,000, 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.

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.