Job Details

Component Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

Role Number: 200600679

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!

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: Project Team Support 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.

Responsible for coordinating and tracking all component root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective action.

Documenting and releasing all component specifications. Commodity research, including identifying supply chain opportunities and tracking supplier roadmaps.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE required.

• A minimum of 5 years of Industry Experience is required

Preferred Qualifications

• ~ 2 years of experience in Component Engineering or similar role is preferred

• 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.)

• Experience with 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 is preferred

• Seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral

Pay & Benefits

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 $112,900 and $234,700, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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