iPhone Touch Electrical Engineer

You will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies.

Perform design feasibility studies and analyses based on advanced module requirements and system constraints.
Collaborate with the silicon design team, the DFM team, the system team, and external suppliers to develop optimized module/system level design solutions for our touch sensing technology.
Define module test and feature validation across all supply chain nodes. Drive module/system-level failure analysis, root cause diagnosis, and corrective action validation.
Engage partner teams to address critical issues through multiple engineering development stages to ensure a smooth product delivery.
Business travel may be required to support product development.

Strong electrical engineering background in board level circuit design.
Hands-on experience with module/system level integration, including architecture scoping, characterization, design down-selection, and validation.
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Experience with high volume manufacturing of Flexible Printed Circuit Boards or microfabrication process development.
Circuit and FEA simulation experience (LCR extraction, signal integrity, electromagnetic coupling, etc).
Experience with statistical analysis of production data.
Schematic design and layout experience.
Experience with creating engineering design, requirements, and specification documents.
Demonstrated ownership and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently resolve technical issues, and align efforts across teams.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Microelectromechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

The goal of the iPhone Touch EE team is to enable the world's best User Experiences through state-of-the-art sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industry. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical disciplines, including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Process, Physics, and Algorithms. Come join us in delivering technology from proof-of-concept through ultra-high-volume production! Our team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence and creativity.

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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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