Product Design Engineering Lead - Applied Research and Characterization
Core
Lead a product characterization team to deliver data-backed insights and custom mechanical characterizations for Apple's hardware design decisions.
Role type
Senior IC engineering lead (product characterization)
Builds
Instrumented test and measurement systems for Mac, iPad, and input devices
Domain
Consumer electronics hardware R&D
Required skills
mechanical engineering, measurement science, engineering analysis, sensor technologies, data acquisition, analog/digital signal processing, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, JMP, CAD, lab tools
Preferred skills
computational mechanics, statistics, emerging sensor technologies, team management, hands-on technical credibility
Technologies
Instron, thermal chambers, drop towers, shock towers, vibration tables, optical metrology equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of engineers to design and build instrumented test systems; apply measurement science to evaluate design performance; serve as primary contact for product design teams; drive continuous improvement in lab processes; scope new measurement capabilities; triage and prioritize project requests; provide personal development plans and feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership