Vision Products Hardware System Engineer

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Just be ready to dream big. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We are searching for a Hardware System Engineer motivated by the opportunity to drive design, validation, failure analysis, and manufacturing support for Apple Vision products. You will work on the next generation of innovative products within the Vision Products Group, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturing partners to achieve our design and quality goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Engineering. Solid EE fundamentals in analog/digital circuit design, signal and power integrity, and system-level troubleshooting. Design and validation experience in one or more areas: SoC/MCU architectures, power systems (DC-DC, battery, PMIC, low-power design), analog circuits, sensors, or audio/camera/display/wireless integration. Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional verification using standard lab equipment. Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with proven ability to collaborate across internal teams, CMs, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong failure analysis capabilities in resolving complex system and component-level issues, utilizing advanced equipment (TDR, VNA, spectrum analyzers, X-ray/CT, EDX, SEM). Proficiency in ECAD tools (Cadence Concept HDL & Allegro) and experience with advanced PCB/flex technologies and high-speed interfaces (LPDDR4/5, PCIe, USB4, DisplayPort/LPDP, MIPI). Experience taking high-volume consumer electronics from initial concept to mass production with contract manufacturers. Proficiency in firmware debugging, scripting, and applying AI solutions—including AI deployment, MCP, Agent Skills, and automated workflows—to solve practical engineering problems.

Description

This role involves partnering with R&D and manufacturing teams to design, validate, and optimize hardware circuits and systems from initial prototype bring-up through mass production. Success in this role requires proactive cross-functional collaboration with other EE teams, Firmware, Production Test, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as guiding contract manufacturer teams through engineering builds to ensure the highest bar of quality.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end hardware system validation, bring-up, and root-cause failure analysis from prototype builds to mass production. Lead and mentor contract manufacturers EE teams during NPI stages to ensure high-quality execution and deliverables. Contribute to circuit and system design, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB/flex layout review. Partner with cross-functional teams to define factory test plans and optimize production test coverage.