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Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Billions of people pick up an Apple product every day. What they don't see is the brilliant engineering that makes it all just work — that's where you come in. Electromagnetic compatibility isn't just a compliance checkbox at Apple — it's an engineering art form. Here, you'll tackle some of the most complex and consequential EMC challenges in the industry, working on products that touch virtually every corner of the globe. We're looking for someone who naturally approaches problems with creativity and curiosity — an engineer who doesn't just solve the challenge in front of them, but reimagines how it could be solved better. We deeply value a genuine desire to acquire new skills and grow professionally, and we work best with excellent communicators who can fluently collaborate across cross-functional teams. If you're resourceful, passionate, and ready to develop solutions that don't yet exist — there's no telling what you could accomplish here.

As an EMC Design Engineer, you will evaluate, design, and optimize EMC solutions that define the quality and reliability of Apple products — combining deep technical expertise with innovation and creative problem-solving at every stage of development. You will apply first-principles thinking to EMC challenges, stripping problems down to their fundamental physics to uncover solutions that go beyond conventional approaches. You will think systematically about products as integrated designs, understanding how components and subsystems contribute to overall EMC performance — always asking not just what the data shows, but why. You will seamlessly collaborate with design teams, test engineers, and cross-functional partners to develop and implement solutions that are elegant, effective, and manufacturable. You will conduct design reviews, create comprehensive test plans, and analyze results — turning findings into clear, actionable guidance for peers and leadership. You will embrace Apple’s culture of continuous learning, sharing best practices and lessons learned to support first-pass success on future designs.

• Review mechanical designs of enclosures, connectors, and cables for EMC compliance
• Review printed circuit board (PCB) schematics and layouts for emissions and immunity control
• Partner with our vendors on defining component specifications and validation procedures to meet EMC requirements at the system level.
• Prepare comprehensive test plans, supervise the execution of test plans and compilation of test reports
• Define validation requirements and training of test engineers on the collection of data at factories and Apple labs
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical causes of EMC failures and identify solutions that are agreeable to cross-functional partners
• Review and analyze data from multiple designs, present findings to peers, partners and management and recommend design changes

• BSEE or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience and/or advanced education in EMC
• Prior experience and/or education in EMC, ESD, RF and signal integrity areas
• Ability to build effective working relationships with other engineers and cross-functional partners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willing and able to support occasional international travel to other Apple sites, vendors, and contract manufacturers

• MSEE / PhD with a specialization in electromagnetic fields and/or applications
• Experience with electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, and ADS
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: EMC, ESD, RF/Antenna, Signal Integrity and Power Integrity
• Detailed understanding of design and testing of ITE products for EMC compliance and deep knowledge in EMC/ ESD debug techniques
• Experience with Matlab and scripting for test automation and data analysis
• Proficient in schematic and layout review of PCBs for emissions and immunity control
• Able to perform CAD review of enclosures, connectors, and cables for EMC compliance
• In-depth knowledge of worldwide EMC regulations, test methods, and standards,
• including EN55032, EN55035, IEC61000 series, and ETSI 301 489 series
• Experience with EMC lab equipment such as spectrum and vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and transmission line pulsers (TLP)

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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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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