iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple benefits

Discretionary RSU awards

Stock programs

Discounted products

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and launch next‑generation touch sensing technologies.

You will own hardware component design, drive calibration strategies, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve performance and mass‑production readiness. Required are hands-on system-level EE expertise, strong background in physics and analog design, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on system-level EE design, architecture, characterization and validation.
• Physics, analog circuits, signals analysis, linear algebra, and statistics fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, SPICE, or similar tools.
• BS degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and release of Touch sensing hardware components to deliver world class user experience.
• Drive Touch sensing hardware design and validation, collaborate with cross-functional partners and manufacturers to achieve sensing performance, coexistence, and reliability readiness for mass production.
• Spearhead the development and deployment of innovative calibration and test strategies.
• Lead failure mode analysis from root cause diagnosis to corrective action through the product life cycle.
• Shape next-generation touch technology through performance optimization, emerging sensor exploration, and proof-of-concept investigations.
• Business travel may be required to support product development.

Skills

System-level EE design

Python

MATLAB

SPICE

Linear algebra

Statistics

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SPICE

Job description

iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

The goal of the iPhone Touch Sensing Technology team is to enable the world’s best User Experiences through state-of-the-art sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical disciplines, 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.

Description

As a iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer you will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and release of Touch sensing hardware components to deliver world class user experience.
• Drive Touch sensing hardware design and validation, collaborate with cross-functional partners and manufacturers to achieve sensing performance, coexistence, and reliability readiness for mass production.
• Spearhead the development and deployment of innovative calibration and test strategies.
• Lead failure mode analysis from root cause diagnosis to corrective action through the product life cycle.
• Shape next-generation touch technology through performance optimization, emerging sensor exploration, and proof-of-concept investigations.
• Business travel may be required to support product development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in system-level EE design, architecture, characterization and validation.
• Fundamental knowledge of physics, analog circuit and signals analysis, circuit design, linear algebra and statistics.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools.
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sensor design and systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork.
• Experience with high-volume mass production is a plus.
• Attention to detail with proven collaboration and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teams.
• MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.