Senior Acoustic Transducer Engineer

At Apple, we believe sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience. Our Acoustics organization enables customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. The Transducer Engineering team pioneers novel speaker designs integrated into all Apple products.

As a Senior Acoustic Transducer Engineer, you will:

• Work with a passionate team to deliver the best possible audio experience
• Drive all aspects of transducer design and development
• Help manufacturing partners scale production and testing
• Perform linear and non-linear computer simulation of electromagnetic, acoustics, and structural mechanics
• Optimize custom transducer designs
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver extraordinary audio experiences

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop transducers for a wide range of speaker designs
• Use Finite Element Analysis software (COMSOL) for simulations
• Work with lumped-parameter simulation methods and tools
• Conduct Speaker LPM and nonlinear parameters measurements
• Use 3D solid modeling and meshing tools
• Collaborate with manufacturing suppliers on DFM from design to production
• Provide failure analysis of transducers throughout the development process

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Acoustics or equivalent field (physics, electrical or mechanical engineering)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Self-disciplined with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of transducer design experience
• Expertise in various speaker designs and understanding of design tradeoffs
• Experience with speaker components, materials, and assembly techniques
• Proficiency in COMSOL, MATLAB, Simulink, and Klippel systems
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools
• Proven ability to work with manufacturing suppliers on DFM
• Demonstrated skill in transducer failure analysis

Join Apple's world-class Acoustics team and help create products that millions of people around the world love!