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Audio & Acoustic Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Shanghai), Hybrid (Shenzhen)full-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Senior Audio & Acoustic Instrumentation Systems Engineer responsible for the development, validation, and deployment of calibration and test equipment for Apple’s manufacturing lines. Acts as Station DRI and technical lead across NPI to mass production, delivering automated acoustic and N&V instrumentation systems and guiding metrology solutions for Apple products.

Responsibilities

  • Specification, Development, and Deployment: Own the end-to-end architecture, specification, and development of automated acoustic and Noise & Vibration (N&V) instrumentation systems as Station DRI from concept through mass production.
  • Acoustic & Vibro-Acoustic Simulation: Conduct FEA/BEM multiphysics simulations to guide enclosure design, acoustic sealing, isolation chambers, and fixture boundary conditions prior to hardware fabrication.
  • NPI Equipment & Sensor Selection: Specify, evaluate, and acquire reference acoustic instrumentation, transducers, couplers, and diagnostic tools for NPI and factory environments.
  • In-Situ Factory Qualification: Deploy and qualify test stations at contract manufacturer (CM) sites, driving station-to-station correlation, Gage R&R, Golden Unit correlation, and ambient noise rejection.
  • Data Analysis & Failure Root-Cause: Analyze large-scale calibration and production performance data (Python, MATLAB, JMP) and lead deep-dive failure analysis across frequency response, distortion (THD, Rub & Buzz), and micro-acoustic leakage paths.
  • Manufacturing & Vendor Execution: Partner with equipment vendors and CMs to drive on-time station bring-up, HW/SW integration, and production scalability (estimated travel: 20%–35%).

Qualifications

  • PhD or MS in Acoustics, Electroacoustics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a dedicated focus in acoustics.
  • 1+ years (PhD) or 3+ years (MS) of professional experience in acoustic instrumentation, audio test engineering, or metrology system design.

Skills

Required:Physical acoustics and room/chamber acousticsAcoustic and vibro-acoustic multiphysics simulationAudio DSP and transfer function calibration3D CAD (NX/UG)Programming and data analysisCommunication (English & Mandarin)

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
  • Accessible workplace policies and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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