Touch HW EE Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer in Cupertino to develop validation and characterization methodologies for touch solutions across devices.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define tests, build analytical models, and deliver actionable validation plans that connect hardware and software to real user experiences. The role emphasizes leadership in validation strategy, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ownership of critical touch performance metrics.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience owning validation/test efforts on analog, mixed-signal or sensor products.
• Strong knowledge of physics, analog circuit and signals analysis, circuit design, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect solutions to solve complex open-ended test and validation problems.
• Develop analytical models to understand test system interaction with Touch sensors.
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams to translate validation problems into executable plans and deliverables.
• Design metrics and figures-of-merit to guide touch design and performance tracking.
• Lead engineering validation and characterization methodologies across products.
• Architect HW & SW infrastructure for innovative test solutions.
• Manage vendors to implement validation tools, plans and infrastructure.
• Perform failure mode analysis to drive root cause diagnosis and report findings.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Validation ownership

Analog design

Signal analysis

Python

Matlab

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

DoE

Tableau

SpotFire

JMP

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

The Touch Technology team develops innovative Touch solutions and technologies that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhones, iPads, AppleWatch, and more. The key goal of the team is to design the world’s best multi-touch user-experience. Bring devices to life and enable them to interact with users and the environment in ways never imagined before. Join us in developing solutions for next-gen touch technologies!The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. An engineer in this role develops strategies and solutions that ensures that Apple products meet the exacting touch performance standards in terms of hardware and user experience.

Description

The role involves development and execution of validation and characterization methodologies for Apple’s touch solutions, from proof-of-concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Defining and architecting solutions to solve complex open ended test and validation problems
• Developing and proving analytical models to understand test system interaction with Touch sensors
• Driving strategies with multi-functional teams, including test, Algorithm, firmware, software, mechanical design and reliability Engineering to decode open ended test and validation problems into an executable plan and deliverable
• Designing metrics and figures-of-merit to guide touch design and performance tracking
• Leading the development and execution of engineering validation and characterization methodologies for Apple’s touch solutions across different products.
• Architecting and designing HW & SW infrastructure for innovative test solutions
• Managing vendors to implement validation tools, plans and infrastructure
• Performing failure mode analysis with advanced detailed analysis tools to drive root cause diagnosisAuthoring reports and communications pertaining to key concepts, results and checkpoints
• Business travel (up to 10% domestic and international travel) to support product development is required

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior industry experience owning validation/test efforts on analog, mixed signal or sensor products
• Fundamental knowledge of physics, analog circuit and signals analysis, circuit design and statistics
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with touch technology
• High proficiency in software and algorithm prototyping/analysis using scripting languages like Matlab/Python
• Willingness to wear multiple hats, go beyond normal Roles and Responsibilities to dive deep in to an issue including ability to breakdown an existing Algorithm to enhance understanding
• Experience in HW prototyping, Design of Experiments (DoE), FA/CA (Failure Analysis /Corrective Action)
• Proficient in data visualization and statistical analysis tools such as Tableau, SpotFire, JMP, Python or Matlab or similar
• Excellent project management skills, written/verbal communication skills and solid people skills
• MS / PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

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
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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

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