Emc Design Engineer

Apple Apple · Big Tech · Cupertino, CA · Hardware

This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) solutions for Apple products, ensuring compliance with EMC requirements and regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, developing test plans, analyzing results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors. The role requires expertise in EMC, ESD, RF, and signal integrity, with preferred experience in electromagnetic modeling tools and worldwide EMC regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review mechanical designs of enclosures, connectors, and cables for EMC compliance
  2. Review printed circuit board (PCB) schematics and layouts for emissions and immunity control
  3. Partner with our vendors on defining component specifications and validation procedures to meet EMC requirements at the system level.
  4. Prepare comprehensive test plans, supervise the execution of test plans and compilation of test reports
  5. Define validation requirements and training of test engineers on the collection of data at factories and Apple labs

Skills

Required

  • BSEE or equivalent experience
  • 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

Nice to have

  • MSEE / PhD with a specialization in electromagnetic fields and/or applications
  • Experience with electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS and PowerSI
  • 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)

What the JD emphasized

  • EMC requirements
  • EMC compliance
  • EMC regulations