Sensing Test Systems Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an exceptional engineer to own the integrated architecture of precision test stations, spanning fixtures, motion control, sensor integration, electrical interfaces, and embedded automation.

You will collaborate with hardware, software and operations teams to deliver robust, scalable test solutions that bridge electrical, mechanical and software domains, with a clear path toward test system architecture or cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge in electrical design and analysis; hands-on with SMU, DMM, and oscilloscope.
• Hands-on programming skills (C/C++, Python) for embedded systems and mechatronics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with electrical, software and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define test methodologies for sensing hardware (force, actuators/motors/BLDC, haptics, acoustics, vibration).
• Author clear sensor technology test engineering requirement documents.
• Provide first principles understanding of characterization data results including analysis of results and how it impacts sensor functioning and integration, FACA & Root Cause Analysis.
• Design and deliver test solutions fully integrated across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Debug issues across hardware-software boundaries and support system bring-up at manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize test systems for Apple’s high-volume production standards.
• Deliver executive-level summaries and technical presentations that communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Travel domestically and internationally to Apple and supplier facilities.

Skills

Electrical design and analysis

SMU

DMM

Oscilloscope

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Mechatronics

Effective communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics

BS in Physics

Job description

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an exceptional engineer to own the integrated architecture of precision test stations, spanning fixtures, motion control, sensor integration, electrical interfaces, and embedded automation.

You will collaborate with hardware, software and operations teams to deliver robust, scalable test solutions that bridge electrical, mechanical and software domains, with a clear path toward test system architecture or cross-functional leadership.