Wireless Module Engineer

Summary

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Role Number:200575278

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day! Ready to join our RF Design team? The Wireless Module Engineer (WME) is well-versed in multiple fields for wireless module development: RF design, packaging, product engineering (including yield analysis), ATE, and reliability engineering. The WME will use their expertise to develop wireless modules from early concept to ramp, communicate risks/priorities (Design/Reliability/Yield) to executives, and lead cross-functional problem-solving. They will also drive all RF module and component vendor meetings and ensure that the vendors are adhering to the internal processes. WME will be responsible for formulating component and module development guidelines. The position will support multiple product lines from the Hardware Technology organization from early concept through ramp.

Description

You will be the technical liaison between internal cross-functional teams and RF vendors, track their development milestones, and resolve technical issues affecting MP goals. You are responsible to take the RF component/module to MP with yields meeting Apple quality requirements. You will communicate component risks to the executive team and work with vendors to integrate their schedules and risk mitigation plan into the project. Role may require international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong RF fundamentals.
• Proven track record for effective written/verbal communication and leading projects with self-motivation

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills, including yield analysis (Cpk), and retest rate analysis, required for data sheet closures
• Ability to define best engineering methods for custom Wireless module and component development during prototyping phase.
• Experience in packaging, product engineering, ATE, and reliability engineering is highly desirable
• Excellent problem-resolution skills are expected to address technical issues during development and ramp
• Very good communication skills, verbal and written, including the capability to drive meetings to make key decisions on wireless technologies.
• Experience in setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures while communicating risks with prioritization is a plus.
• 2 or more years of wireless module development experience from early concept to MP for consumer electronic devices.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.
  
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