Summary

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Role Number:200575249

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. The people here at Apple don't just build products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Design, develop & launch next-generation Touch Sensor Technologies for i Phone. The goal of the i Phone Touch Sensing Technology team is to enable the world’s best User Experiences through innovative sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency Multi Touch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical, including EE, Math, 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. We are looking for a Hardware Engineer that can help close the gap between design and manufacturing by working closely with the various factory teams to lead the integration of touch technology into products. This is done in partnership with multiple field teams including, but not limited to factory, architecture, FW, system EE, silicon, noise and vibration, safety, thermal, reliability, operations, regulatory teams, SW, QA and more.

Description

You will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies. Your responsibilities will include: - Lead factory vendor activities and manage factory vendor team deliverable - Contribute to sensor technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations - Collaborate with multi-functional partners, including Software, Firmware, Algorithm Engineering, Display Engineering, Mechanical etc. - Module test and feature validation across all supply chain nodes - Failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving - Frequent business travel required (Primarily within China. To a lesser extent USA)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of industry experience
• Strong EE background in analog & mixed-signal design, physics
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools, or equivalent tool
• Strong communication (written & verbal) in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in sensor design preferred. Any background in touch sensor would be advantageous
• Experience with statistical analysis of production data (familiarity with JMP is a plus)
• Comfort with a fast-paced environment and appetite for innovation, rigor & healthy paranoia
• Great teammate with the ability to work independently and drive things with minimal supervision
• Leadership skills, ability to thrive in ambiguity and align efforts across teams
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.