Sensing Hardware Validation Engineer

Summary

Posted: Jan 17, 2025

Role Number:200585752

The Sensing HW team develops groundbreaking sensors that are central to a variety of Apple platforms, including iPhones, iPads, Audio, Macs, the Home ecosystem, and accessories. You will play a key role in developing, characterizing, and validating sensor systems used in these platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in touch sensing technologies, hands-on experience with hardware validation processes, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence. Familiarity with product integration and manufacturing technologies used in consumer electronics is also preferred.

Description

You will be responsible for characterizing, integrating, and validating capacitive touch sensors for new product applications from conception through product release. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product design, test, firmware, system engineering, and product operations teams.
 Define key performance indicators for sensor module and system-level testing. Develop test scripts for hardware validation and factory testing. Lead infrastructure and automation efforts for hardware testing. Design and develop hardware architectures for novel sensor test setups. Perform hands-on bench measurements of hardware for validation and troubleshooting. Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Evaluate new technologies and methods to enhance sensor testing. Document specifications for design, testing, and failure analysis (FA) processes. Business travel (up to 10%) to support product development and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in characterization and validation of hardware platforms and devices.
• Strong foundational knowledge in physics and electrical engineering. Familiarity with manufacturing technologies relevant to sensor fabrication is a plus.
• Background and experience in electrical and/or mechanical design of test fixtures and/or robots.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automating test procedures, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with sensor technology and high-volume mass production is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $183,600, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.