Component Engineer

Summary Posted: May 15, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200551484 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 are seeking 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! Key Qualifications Key Qualifications A minimum of 5 years of Industry Experience is required, with ~ 3 years of experience in Component Engineering or similar role. Capable of coordinating multi-functionally with groups such as Industrial Design, GSM (Global Supply Chain Managers) and JDMs (Joint Development Manufacturers) to resolve issues pertaining to component selection and use. Good understanding/Working knowledge of Engineering documentation (i.e schematics, component data sheets, Gerber files, etc) and standard document control practices (Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, deviations, etc) Seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral Description Description The Individual at this role will have the opportunity to work on the intricate and complex issues impacting delivery for best-in-class Apple devices. Specific duties include but are not limited to: •Support project teams across Commodities as the Resident Component Expert •Support new Product Introduction by developing cost model, lead time, qualification, roadmap, alternate component suggestions, and follow up with vendors. •Locate and qualify new potential component suppliers. •Review and evaluate component PCNs and FA reports, evaluating issues and risk to the project. •Be responsible for coordinating and tracking all component root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective action. •Document and release all component specifications. •Commodity research, including identifying supply chain opportunities and tracking supplier roadmaps. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements