Sensing Hardware - Sensor Design & Integration Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Come join the Sensor Technology Team! We're a multi-disciplinary, problem-solving team developing state-of-the-art sensing solutions and technologies that are central to Apple's products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more. The key goal of our team is to enable the world's best user experience. New challenges arise every day that require the sharp analytical skills of talented and smart individuals. To be successful, you should thrive in a dynamic, agile, multi-disciplinary, and hands-on environment that values engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Description

As a Force/Touch Hardware - Sensor Design & Integration Engineer, you'll have an opportunity to participate in development from proof-of-concept all the way through end-product launch. You will lead the development of sensing solutions from conception through product release, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions that are central to Apple's products.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of sensing solutions from conception through product release
• Propose, design, build, and measure prototype sensing solutions that demonstrate architecture feasibility
• Analyze design trade-offs and provide final design recommendations
• Design schematics and provide layout constraints for PCBs/FPCs
• Define calibration, test, and reliability requirements across the sensing post-processing-system supply chain
• Develop test, characterization, and post processing software for verification
• Analyze engineering build data and assess process capability
• Perform failure mode analysis, root-cause diagnosis, and technical problem-solving • Characterize, test, and verify sensing solutions
• Author clear and comprehensive hardware specifications and engineering build documentation
• Engage and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions
• Manage external partners and suppliers, including providing engineering guidance on failure analysis and corrective actions
• Author executive communications pertaining to key development checkpoints
• Business travel to support product development (up to 10% travel required)

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Good fundamental knowledge and experience in algebra and statistics, Mechanics Physics, and electrical engineering.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language.

• Strong background in board-level analog and mixed-signal circuits and/or embedded systems; hands-on experience in module-level design
• Proficiency in simulation tools (such as COMSOL/SPICE), scripting languages (such as Python/MATLAB), and statistical analysis software (such as JMP)
• Ability to independently drive technical issues to resolution, including coordinating efforts across teams
• Excellent critical analysis, statistical analysis, and logic/reasoning skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Direct experience with sensor design and integration
• Cross-functional experience in a high-volume production environment • Background and experience with automation for test and characterization