Component Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
The Component Engineer role at Apple involves identifying, documenting, and releasing efficient components for products. This position requires supporting the System Integration Electrical Engineering team by ensuring the correct components are selected for every electrical part in a product's design. The individual will act as a Domain Expert, driving the component selection process in a consultative manner. Responsibilities include supporting new product introductions by developing cost models, lead times, qualification plans, roadmaps, and suggesting alternate components, as well as qualifying new suppliers. The role also involves reviewing component change notifications, failure analysis reports, coordinating root cause failure analysis, implementing corrective actions, documenting specifications, and conducting commodity research.
Must have:
- BSEE required.
- Minimum 15 years industry experience.
- Approximately 10 years in Component Engineering or similar role.
Good to have:
- Understanding of engineering documentation (schematics, datasheets, Gerber files).
- Knowledge of document control practices (ECRs, ECOs, deviations).
- Experience with multi-functional coordination (Industrial Design, GSM, JDMs).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Perks:
- Total compensation package including base pay, stock programs (discretionary RSUs, ESPP).
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses.
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
- Relocation assistance.
3 skills required
Job Details
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Do you want to impact billions of users by developing an extraordinary product with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability, and performance of the product? Dynamic, Inspiring people and Innovative technologies are the norm here. The Components Engineering Team at Apple is responsible for identifying, documenting, and releasing efficient components from a variety of commodities for some of our products. The team is a multi-functional extension of System Integration Electrical Engineering team focusing on ensuring that the right specific components are selected for every electrical component in the Product's Design. We are seeking a Component Engineer to join our team to drive the component selection process and perform your work in a consultative manner as the Domain Expert. Come Join Us!
The Individual at this role will have the opportunity to work on the intricate and complex issues impacting delivery for best-in-class Apple devices. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Project Team Support across Commodities as the Resident Component Expert Support New Product Introduction by developing cost model, lead time, qualification, roadmap, alternate component suggestions, and follow up with vendors. Locate and qualify new potential component suppliers. Review and evaluate component PCNs and FA reports, evaluating issues and risk to the project. Responsible for coordinating and tracking all component root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective action. Documenting and releasing all component specifications. Commodity research, including identifying supply chain opportunities and tracking supplier roadmaps.
The Individual at this role will have the opportunity to work on the intricate and complex issues impacting delivery for best-in-class Apple devices. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Project Team Support across Commodities as the Resident Component Expert Support New Product Introduction by developing cost model, lead time, qualification, roadmap, alternate component suggestions, and follow up with vendors. Locate and qualify new potential component suppliers. Review and evaluate component PCNs and FA reports, evaluating issues and risk to the project. Responsible for coordinating and tracking all component root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective action. Documenting and releasing all component specifications. Commodity research, including identifying supply chain opportunities and tracking supplier roadmaps.
- BSEE required.
- A minimum of 15 years of Industry Experience is required, with ~ 10 years of experience in Component Engineering or similar role.
- Good understanding/Working knowledge of Engineering documentation (i.e. schematics, component data sheets, Gerber files, etc) and standard document control practices (Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, deviations, etc.)
- Experience with coordinating multi-functionally with groups such as Industrial Design, GSM (Global Supply Chain Managers) and JDMs (Joint Development Manufacturers) to resolve issues pertaining to component selection and use is preferred.
- Seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral
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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