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Sensing Hardware Test - Electrical Engineer **Cupertino, California, United States** **Hardware** **Summary** Posted: **Apr 25, 2025** Role Number: **200601304** Sensing technology empowers Apple products with revolutionary features, such as Touch ID, Face ID and Camera Control Button. Sensing Hardware Test team is responsible for the research, design and development of various metrology solutions, from technology characterization in laboratory to mass production manufacturing. This team is seeking an extraordinary engineer with a deep understanding of the physics behind sensing hardware and electrical engineering principles. This candidate will have the opportunity to explore the latest sensing technology and deploy novel test infrastructure for the mass production of the next Apple product. **Description** In this role, you will: - Work with multi-functional teams to define the test methodology for various sensing hardware. - Authoring sensor technology test engineering requirement documents. - Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams to develop test solutions that are mechanically, electrically, and software integrated. - Debug issues across the hardware-software boundary and support on-site system bring-up at manufacturing sites. - Work with both the internal team and the external vendors to optimize test system to meet Apple's quality standard for high volume production. - Deliver executive level summaries and presentations. **Minimum Qualifications** + Experience in electrical system development for hardware testing, instrumentation, or embedded systems and ability to develop complex algorithms for signal processing or control. + Proficient in C/C++ and Python, with hands-on experience triaging electrical systems. + Strong understanding of common electronic instrumentations and communication protocols (e.g., DMMs, oscilloscope, UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet) + BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with sensor technologies (e.g., Touch, Force, Actuation, Optics) and their testing challenges + Exposure to AI/ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and deploying models in production. + Experience designing robust, scalable test solutions for high-throughput production environments. + Proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and software teams. + Occasional domestic and international travel to both Apple and supplier's facilities. + Experience collaborating with external vendors to integrate test solutions. + Background in instrumentation design, real-time systems, or test automation platforms. + MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related field. **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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. 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