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Mechatronics Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple· Santa Clara, California (Location) / Machine Learning and AI
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Santa Clara, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Research scientist/engineer role focusing on mechatronics, controls, haptics, robotics, simulation, and machine learning to develop intelligent robotic systems. Hands-on position integrating software and hardware to advance perception, control, and intelligence, collaborating with world-class researchers and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate novel sensing, actuation, and control technologies for robotic systems.
  • Design, prototype, and validate systems.
  • Develop algorithms for estimation, control, and systems optimization.
  • Create experimental platforms, test methods, and performance benchmarks.
  • Build simulation models to support system design and validation.
  • Integrate hardware, software, and controls into functional prototypes.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to advance human-machine interaction capabilities.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience developing electromechanical, robotic, tactile, or haptic systems.
  • Experience with sensing, actuation, controls, or system integration in robotics.
  • Experience designing and executing experimental validation activities.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skills

Required:Sensing and actuationExperimental validationHardware-software integrationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • tuition reimbursement for education related to advancing career at Apple
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) participation possible
  • Apple shareholder opportunities via discretionary stock programs
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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