iPhone Touch Sensing Design Engineer

About the role

Experiences through innovative sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical fields, including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing process, Physics, and Algorithms. Come join us in delivering technology from proof-of-concept through ultra-high-volume production! Our team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence and creativity.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies. Your responsibilities will include: - Engaging in collaboration with suppliers and multi-functional partners, including Mechanical Engineering, Firmware and Algorithm Engineering, Display Engineering, Process Engineering and suppliers. - Sensor design, characterization, and validation. - ASIC application design, system-level bring up, and integration. - Contribute to sensor technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations. - Failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving. - Business travel may be required to support product development.

Fundamental knowledge of sensor physics, analog analysis, circuit design, linear algebra and statistics.
Hands-on experience in system-level design, architecture, characterization and validation.
Attention to detail with proven collaboration and leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teams.
Proficiency in MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork.
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

BS and 3 years relevant industry experience preferred.
Experience with sensor and systems integration preferred.
Experience with high-volume mass production is a plus.

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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.

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Responsibilities

Experiences through innovative sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries.
New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical fields, including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing process, Physics, and Algorithms. Come join us in delivering technology from proof-of-concept through ultra-high-volume production! Our team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence and creativity.
You will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies. Your responsibilities will include:
- Engaging in collaboration with suppliers and multi-functional partners, including Mechanical Engineering, Firmware and Algorithm Engineering, Display Engineering, Process Engineering and suppliers.
- Sensor design, characterization, and validation.
- ASIC application design, system-level bring up, and integration.
- Contribute to sensor technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations.
- Failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving.
- Business travel may be required to support product development.

Requirements

Fundamental knowledge of sensor physics, analog analysis, circuit design, linear algebra and statistics.
Hands-on experience in system-level design, architecture, characterization and validation.
Attention to detail with proven collaboration and leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teams.
Proficiency in MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork.
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
BS and 3 years relevant industry experience preferred.
Experience with sensor and systems integration preferred.
Experience with high-volume mass production is a plus.

Benefits

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