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Apple

iPhone Touch Electrical Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

... the smartphone/mobile industry. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across ... Minimum Qualifications Strong electrical engineering background in board level circuit design.

Prolim Global

Automation Test Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$44 - $58.25/hr

Experience of smartphone automation with Selenium, Appium or similar tools. About PROLIM Corporation PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for ...

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How much do smartphone engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for smartphone engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a smartphone engineer?

A Smartphone Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing hardware and software components of smartphones. They work on areas such as embedded systems, mobile operating systems, chipsets, sensors, and wireless communication technologies. Their role may involve collaborating with designers, software developers, and hardware engineers to improve performance, battery efficiency, and user experience. They also test and troubleshoot smartphone components to ensure quality and reliability.

What does a smartphone engineer do?

A typical workday for a Smartphone Engineer involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware designers, software developers, and quality assurance testers to advance smartphone prototypes and address technical challenges. You may spend time designing circuit boards, coding embedded software, troubleshooting device issues, and participating in meetings to refine specifications or review project milestones. The role often requires balancing hands-on technical work with documentation and testing activities. Working in a fast-paced and innovative environment, you’ll continuously learn and adapt as new technologies and consumer needs evolve.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a smartphone engineer?

To thrive as a Smartphone Engineer, you need expertise in electronics engineering, mobile device architectures, and embedded software development, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools such as Android Studio, Xcode, hardware prototyping platforms, and industry standards like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications is important. Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and strong teamwork abilities differentiate top performers in this field. These capabilities are vital for designing, testing, and optimizing smartphones that meet user demands and industry standards.

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Rigging Design Engineer - Clearwing

West Allis, WI • On-site

Clair Global Corporation
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 51 - 200 employees
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$78K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Clair Global rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Function:
The position of Rigging Design Engineer will involve supporting the Operations and Installation teams in the drafting of equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details of mounted and rigged equipment, converting measurements or 2D drawings of physical environments into 3D models, and addressing installation-related questions from the field.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Supports the Engineering and Operations Teams:
    • Attend, design, and project kick-off meetings, as well as other project-related meetings as necessary.
    • Draft equipment floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, and details of mounted and rigged equipment, such as speaker arrays, projection systems, drapery track systems, and dead-hung, counterweight, and automated rigging systems.
    • Developing bills of material/hardware schedules of drafted rigging systems to support the Operations team in ordering and staging rigging hardware.
    • Convert measurements and/or 2D drawings of physical environments into 3D models to facilitate other colleagues modeling speaker array systems during the pre-sales phase and drafting shop/build drawings in Revit in the engineering phase.
    • Collaborate with AV and lighting-specific engineers on construction drawings for interdisciplinary projects (AVLRD).
    • Review drawing packages drafted by other engineers as needed.
    • Review existing bills-of-material for functional completeness per the scope of work of the project.
    • Author change orders for contracted projects as needed.
    • Respond to technical questions from the Operations team during installation and update installation documentation as needed according to installation schedules.
  • Support The Clearwing Group:
    • Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies the company offers.
    • Maintain relationships with vendors through meetings, educational sessions, and consistent communication.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of technical standards and processes.
    • Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and maintain a consistent continuing education plan.

Skill/Experience Requirements:
  • Extensive knowledge of performance rigging and scenic systems, including 5 years of design, installation, technical theatrical, or touring/production experience.
  • High proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk REVIT and experience in SketchUp.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction documentation, including floor plans, RCPs, building sections, schematics, and riser diagrams.
  • Understanding of consultant specification documentation.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet or exceed project-driven deadlines.
  • Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented and interdisciplinary culture.
  • A mentality of constant process improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ownership and use of a smartphone for app-based communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.

Skill/Experience Preferences:
  • Working knowledge of audio system modeling programs such as Soundvision
  • Certifications:
    • ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
    • ETC Rigging Authorized Service Provider

Physical Working Conditions:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, tablets, and smartphones
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
  • Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
  • Light to moderate lifting may be required
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required

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