Ipad Touch HW - Touch EE Engineer

iPad Touch Hardware - Touch EE Engineer

The Sensor Technology team develops cutting-edge sensor solutions and technologies that are central to Apple's products. The key goal of the team is to enable the world's best user-experience through state-of-the-art sensor solutions, such as the high-precision, low-latency multi-touch and stylus sensors in our products. New challenges arise everyday that require the sharp problem-solving skills of talented and smart individuals. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation.

Sensor technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations

Support product definition, market surveys, competitive analysis

Collaborate across the board, with different technology teams to evaluate the system design options & trade-offs

Cross-functional leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers

Sensor & module design and modeling

End-to-end application (sensor, signal processing, ASIC, algorithm configurations) definition and design

Oversee complete module design and execution, tracking various architectural and execution risks, schedule and inter-team collaboration

Review and/or define algorithms for various signal and noise conditioning requirements

Design, prototyping and integration of sensor, (rigid/flexible) PCBs and ASIC application

Optimize design across multi-disciplinary boundaries (e.g., mechanical, materials, process, FW/SW/algorithms, cal/test, reliability, operations)

Failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving

Statistical data analysis and data mining

Design analysis, characterization, and validation

Business travel to support product development

Minimum Qualifications:

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong logical thought process and analytical skill set

Ability to break-down complex problems fundamental blocks that can be analyzed via understanding of electro-magnetic interactions

Electrical engineering background in analog and mixed-signal design, especially board-level circuits

Hands-on experience in system-level design

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork and leadership skills

Proficiency in FEA (Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell) MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.