Component Engineer

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the intricate and complex issues impacting delivery for best-in-class Apple devices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Project Team Support across Commodities as the Resident Component Expert

Support New Product Introduction by developing lead times, qualification, roadmap, alternate component suggestions, following up with vendors etc.

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.
2 + years of experience in Component Engineering or similar role.

5+ years of experience in Component Engineering or similar role.

Good understanding/Working knowledge of Engineering documentation (i.e. schematics, component data sheets, etc) and standard document control practices (Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, deviations, etc.)

Experience with coordinating multi-functionally with groups such as Electrical Hardware Design, Mechanical Product Design, DFM, GSM (Global Supply Chain Managers) and JDMs (Joint Development Manufacturers) to resolve issues pertaining to component selection.

Seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

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 have an opportunity for 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!

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

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