Haptics Control Engineer

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

As a Haptics Control Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing cutting-edge control systems that bring Apple's haptic technology to life. You will work at the intersection of control theory, signal processing, and electro-mechanical systems to create the precise, responsive tactile feedback that millions of users experience every day on Apple devices. In this role, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of haptic control system development-from initial concept and modeling through prototype implementation, validation, and factory production support.","responsibilities":"Control system design, analysis, and integration for haptic actuators

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

IP generation

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation

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 3 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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