TouchID Sensor Design and Integration Electrical Engineer

Apple; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,600 - 302,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology innovator in California is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to design and develop Touch ID sensors. You will be responsible for guiding the entire sensor development lifecycle, collaborating with multi-functional teams, and applying your expertise in both analog and digital circuit design. Strong communication skills and at least 10 years of experience in the field are required. This role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including stock options and educational reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience leading technical teams and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in design, validation, and specification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate Touch ID sensors for Apple products.
• Lead multi-functional teams in integration discussions.
• Define technical strategy and present to leadership.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB design

Signal integrity

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SPICE

Oscilloscope

Job description

Summary

Imagine shaping the future of how people interact with technology. As a key member of our Sensing Systems team, you'll design, develop, and launch the next generation of Touch ID sensors, integral to the security and seamless user experience of Apple's iconic products. You'll bring devices to life, enabling them to understand and respond to their users in ways previously unimagined!

Description

Join the Touch ID team and play a pivotal role in developing ground breaking fingerprint biometric sensors. You'll be responsible for the entire sensor development lifecycle, from schematic capture and module design to validation and integration across the supply chain. Your expertise in analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, signal integrity, and electrical failure analysis will be crucial in defining technical strategies and driving innovation.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced electrical engineer with a strong foundation in analog fundamentals and a proven track record of taking electrical designs into mass production. You're a collaborative teammate with excellent communication skills and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate Touch ID sensors for Apple products.
• Lead multi-functional teams in integration discussions and coexistence assessments.
• Define technical strategy and convergence plans, presenting regularly to leadership.
• Collaborate on high-volume mass production, ensuring quality and performance.
• Apply your expertise in analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and signal integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong EE analog fundamentals with demonstrated experience in all phases of circuit design and development.
• Experience leading technical teams and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in design, characterization, validation of sensing systems and creating engineering design, requirement, and specification documents.
• Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscope, meters, etc.), circuit simulation (SPICE) and proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools.
• BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cadence experience a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis of production data (JMP, Tableau).
• Experience in FEA, simulation, and modeling tools (Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell).
• Experience with high-volume mass production.

Pay & Benefits

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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.