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Noise & Vibration Engineer

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Hybrid (Shenzhen), Hybrid (Shanghai)Full-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Apple Acoustics is seeking a Noise & Vibration Engineer to lead noise and vibration activities in Shenzhen, China. The role involves implementing test methodologies, data analysis, troubleshooting, lab setup, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize unwanted acoustic noise and optimize sound quality across factory environments and products.

Responsibilities

  • Implementing test methodologies, writing test scripts, and creating test plans and standard operating procedures for acoustic noise testing in factory environments
  • Analyzing data using noise level, noise spectrum, and sound quality metrics
  • Troubleshooting design or process issues that result in unwanted acoustic noise
  • Creating and implementing innovative test and noise issue resolution solutions
  • Working closely with Apple US & other Noise & Vibration teams, as well as local and headquarters cross-functional teams, across all noise and vibration activities
  • Coordinating with contract manufacturer teams in testing, failure analysis, data management, and work planning, to ensure smooth lab operation and timely delivery of high-quality test data and troubleshooting results
  • Setting up factory noise and vibration test labs and bringing up testers
  • Domestic travel several times per year with occasional international travel
  • Lead the noise and vibration activities in Shenzhen, China

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or related field with 5+ years of directly relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years (or equivalent practical experience/PhD)
  • Strong theoretical and experimental background in acoustics and/or vibration
  • Solid noise and vibration testing and data analysis skills, and familiarity with typical noise and vibration testing equipment and analysis tools
  • Acute acoustic listening ability with critical judgment across the audible frequency spectrum for subjective sound quality evaluation
  • Good programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages for test automation, signal analysis, and data visualization or comfortable with Matlab, Python, or other scripting languages, and ability to learn new scripting skills
  • Excellent English communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts
  • Experience with vibration modal testing and analysis
  • Experience leveraging LLMs/AI-assisted tools for engineering workflows
  • Proven experience in multinational companies, working with cross-functional teams, and/or contract manufacturers and suppliers (desirable)
  • Ability to effectively contribute in a fast-paced, constantly changing, multitasking environment with shifting priorities
  • Flexibility in problem-solving approaches

Skills

Required:Test planning and SOP developmentData analysis (noise level, spectrum, sound quality)Acoustic testingProgramming for test automationEnglish communication

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity
  • Reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
  • Accessibility-focused culture and tools
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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