Apple

Acoustics Transducer Engineer

Apple$110K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in transducer design and testing
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS or PhD preferred
  • Strong foundation in acoustic principles and electromechanical systems
  • Proficient in Finite Element Analysis using COMSOL
  • Knowledge of lumped-parameter simulation methods via MATLAB/Simulink
  • Familiarity with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design and development of custom transducers
  • Optimize transducer design through simulations and analysis
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audio products
  • Manage manufacturing partners for production and testing
  • Ensure designs meet specifications and quality standards
  • Address challenges in transducer design and production processes
  • Support rapid prototyping and transition to mass production

Benefits

  • Work with a passionate team focused on audio excellence
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative audio technology
  • Engaging work environment that values creative problem-solving
  • Exposure to international collaboration and travel
  • Continual learning and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
You will be working with a team of people passionate about audio and delivering the best possible user experience. You will drive all aspects of transducer design and development and help our manufacturing partners scale production and testing. The role involves linear and non-linear computer simulation of electromagnetic, acoustics and structural mechanics. You will optimize each design aspect for our custom transducers and work with other cross-functional teams (product design, mechanical engineering, audio tuning, audio integration, manufacturing, etc) to deliver great audio.

Strong background in acoustic principles (sound propagation, wave behavior and resonators), vibration and electromechanical systems. Experience with Finite Element Analysis software COMSOL (electromagnetic, structural mechanics and acoustics) for simulations and analysis. Working knowledge of lumped-parameter simulation methods and tools, as implemented in either equivalent circuit simulators or System Dynamics simulators (MATLAB and Simulink). Experience with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools. A self-disciplined creative problem-solver and communicator who works cross functionally, with the ability to work on fast-paced multiple projects at the same time and prioritize. Ability to travel internationally. BS in Mechanical Engineering, Audio/Acoustic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Audio/Acoustic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science preferred. Experience with transducer design and testing (from single suspension micro speaker design to professional speakers) and understanding of loudspeaker design methods (and tradeoffs such as power, dimensions and cost). Experience with speaker components and materials, assembly techniques and process, failure analysis and integration into products through prototype to mass production builds. Ability to work with manufacturing suppliers/vendors on DFM from early design phase to prototyping and mass production. Useful but not required: Experience with Speaker LPM and nonlinear parameters measurements systems like Klippel.

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Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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