Haptics Control Architect
The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple's products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Our key goal is to enable the world's best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of hardworking and inquisitive individuals.
We are seeking a control engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of control systems and algorithms for next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Come join us!
Description
Your role will encompass a diverse array of responsibilities, including:
Control system design, analysis, and integration for haptic actuators
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Characterize and validate haptic module and system performance
Perform system modeling and simulation
Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization
Define factory test requirements for haptic system
Author engineering requirements and specifications
Communicating cross-functionally and throughout management structure (written, verbal, and presentation)
Perform failure mode analysis and problem solving
International travel to support the product development
Technology pathfinding and IP generation
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation
Track record of driving technical decisions and alignment across diverse engineering functions
Familiarity with modeling electro-mechanical system
Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++
Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators is a plus
Experience with high volume mass production is a plus
Knowledge of micro controller or embedded hardware/software is a plus
Knowledge of state-space techniques is a plus
Knowledge of nonlinear control technique is a plus
Experience with AI/ML-based control system design is a plus
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with a specialization in control engineering
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Strong background in control engineering, dynamics, and signal processing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team Oriented: must be able to thrive in collaborative cross-functional environments
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