Mechatronics Test & Automation Engineer – Touch Tech

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a Tools and Automation Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement automated test setups for capacitive touch sensing modules.

You will develop custom hardware, PCBs, and fixtures while collaborating with electrical, validation, firmware, and algorithms teams to standardize testing approaches. The role emphasizes high-precision test systems, CNC manufacturing awareness, and scripting with Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience developing high-precision test and measurement systems.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing with CNC.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing infrastructure to validate touchscreen performance of new Apple devices, using standard lab test equipment and custom hardware as needed.
• Quantify test system capabilities.
• Author reports and communications with key results and progress to schedules.
• Maintain user documentation and training content.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Skills

Strong teamwork abilities

Excellent written and verbal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

3D printing

PCB schematic design

Test board development

Python

CNC

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a Tools and Automation Mechatronics Engineer to design and implement automated test setups for capacitive touch sensing modules.

You will develop custom hardware, PCBs, and fixtures while collaborating with electrical, validation, firmware, and algorithms teams to standardize testing approaches. The role emphasizes high-precision test systems, CNC manufacturing awareness, and scripting with Python.