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iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The iPhone Touch Sensing Technology team develops high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch sensing solutions for Apple’s devices, from concept to ultra-high-volume production. The role focuses on designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies with cross-functional collaboration and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design and release of Touch sensing hardware components to deliver world class user experience.
  • Drive Touch sensing hardware design and validation, collaborate with cross-functional partners and manufacturers to achieve sensing performance, coexistence, and reliability readiness for mass production.
  • Spearhead the development and deployment of innovative calibration and test strategies.
  • Lead failure mode analysis from root cause diagnosis to corrective action through the product life cycle.
  • Shape next-generation touch technology through performance optimization, emerging sensor exploration, and proof-of-concept investigations.
  • Business travel may be required to support product development.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in system-level EE design, architecture, characterization and validation.
  • Fundamental knowledge of physics, analog circuit and signals analysis, circuit design, linear algebra and statistics.
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools.
  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with sensor design and systems integration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork.
  • Experience with high-volume mass production is a plus.
  • Attention to detail with proven collaboration and leadership skills.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teams.
  • MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Skills

Required:System-level electrical engineeringPhysics and analog circuit knowledgeProgramming and modelingTouch sensor design & systems integrationCommunication and teamwork
Nice to have:Leadership and collaboration

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (may be applicable)
  • relocation assistance (may be applicable)
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • participation in Apple stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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