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iPhone Touch Sensor Design Engineer

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Hybrid (Shanghai and Shenzhen)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Design, develop & launch next-generation Touch Sensor Technologies for iPhone. Focus on high-precision, low-latency multi-touch sensing; collaborate across functions to integrate touch technology from proof-of-concept to ultra-high-volume production.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to sensor technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations
  • Collaborate with multi-functional partners, including Software, Firmware, Algorithm Engineering, Display Engineering, Mechanical etc.
  • Module test and feature validation across all supply chain nodes
  • Failure mode analysis, root cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving
  • Lead factory vendor activities and manage factory vendor team deliverable
  • Frequent business travel required (Primarily within China. To a lesser extent USA)

Qualifications

  • BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of industry experience
  • Strong EE background in analog & mixed-signal design, physics
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools, or equivalent tool
  • Strong communication (written & verbal) in English
  • Knowledge and experience in sensor design preferred. Any background in touch sensor would be advantageous
  • Experience with statistical analysis of production data (familiarity with JMP is a plus)
  • Comfort with a fast-paced environment and appetite for innovation, rigor & healthy paranoia
  • Great teammate with the ability to work independently and drive things with minimal supervision
  • Leadership skills, ability to thrive in ambiguity and align efforts across teams

Skills

Required:Electrical Engineering (analog & mixed-signal)MATLABPythonCommunication in English
Last updated Jul 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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