Sensing Hardware Validation Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Apple
Location: Cupertino, CA 95014
Description:
Summary
The Sensing HW team develops groundbreaking sensors that are central to a variety of Apple platforms, including iPhones, iPads, Audio, Macs, the Home ecosystem, and accessories.
You will play a key role in developing, characterizing, and validating sensor systems used in these platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in touch sensing technologies, hands-on experience with hardware validation processes, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence. Familiarity with product integration and manufacturing technologies used in consumer electronics is also preferred.
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.
Define key performance indicators for sensor module and system-level testing.
Develop test scripts for hardware validation and factory testing.
Lead infrastructure and automation efforts for hardware testing.
Design and develop hardware architectures for novel sensor test setups.
Perform hands-on bench measurements of hardware for validation and troubleshooting.
Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Evaluate new technologies and methods to enhance sensor testing.
Document specifications for design, testing, and failure analysis (FA) processes.
Business travel (up to 10%) to support product development and testing.
The Sensing HW team develops groundbreaking sensors that are central to a variety of Apple platforms, including iPhones, iPads, Audio, Macs, the Home ecosystem, and accessories.
You will play a key role in developing, characterizing, and validating sensor systems used in these platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in touch sensing technologies, hands-on experience with hardware validation processes, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence. Familiarity with product integration and manufacturing technologies used in consumer electronics is also preferred.
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.
Define key performance indicators for sensor module and system-level testing.
Develop test scripts for hardware validation and factory testing.
Lead infrastructure and automation efforts for hardware testing.
Design and develop hardware architectures for novel sensor test setups.
Perform hands-on bench measurements of hardware for validation and troubleshooting.
Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Evaluate new technologies and methods to enhance sensor testing.
Document specifications for design, testing, and failure analysis (FA) processes.
Business travel (up to 10%) to support product development and testing.