Sensing Hardware Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a seasoned engineer to validate and characterize capacitive touch sensors for new applications. This role includes collaboration with multiple teams and requires substantial experience in the industry, particularly in sensor technology and hardware testing.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with sensor technology and high-volume mass production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Characterize, integrate, and validate capacitive touch sensors.
• Define performance indicators, develop test scripts, and lead automation efforts.

Skills

Characterization and validation of hardware platforms

Python or other scripting languages

Failure analysis

Education

BS degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States

Description

You will be responsible for characterizing, integrating, and validating capacitive touch sensors for new product applications from conception through product release. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product design, test, firmware, system engineering, and product operations teams. Your responsibilities include defining key performance indicators for sensor module and system-level testing, developing test scripts for hardware validation and factory testing, leading infrastructure and automation efforts for hardware testing, and designing hardware architectures for novel sensor test setups.

You will perform hands-on bench measurements for validation and troubleshooting, conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, evaluate new technologies and methods to enhance sensor testing, and document specifications for design, testing, and failure analysis processes. Business travel (up to 10%) may be required to support product development and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in characterization and validation of hardware platforms and devices
• Strong foundational knowledge in physics and electrical engineering; familiarity with manufacturing technologies relevant to sensor fabrication is a plus
• Background and experience in electrical and/or mechanical design of test fixtures and/or robots
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automating test procedures, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with sensor technology and high-volume mass production is a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Note: The compensation range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, employee stock programs, educational reimbursement, and more. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or relocation assistance.

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