Touch Sensing HW - Electrical Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Electrical engineer for the Watch Touch team focused on analog, board-level design and touch sensing technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, validate, and scale touch sensing systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop the touch sensing system
- System-level prototyping, integration, characterization and end-to-end validation
- Schematic design of boards and flexible assemblies
- Conduct failure mode analysis, root-cause diagnosis, and system-level problem-solving; execute engineering builds and drive cross-functional communication to enhance product design and manufacturability
- Business travel up to 10% as required
Qualifications
- Electrical engineering background in analog and mixed-signal system-level circuit design, sensor design, modeling, or analog circuit simulations experiences
- Hands-on experience with board-level circuit design and lab equipment (microscopes, detector, light sources etc)
- Scripting experience for data analysis and automation
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Touch Sensor and systems integration experience preferred
- Experience in COMSOL, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools
- Experience supporting volume manufacturing, including test design, failure analysis, and statistical
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid collaboration and leadership skills
- Strong teamwork abilities and self-motivation to tackle technical challenges
- MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
Skills
Required:Analog and mixed-signal circuit designBoard-level circuit designScripting for data analysis and automation
Nice to have:Touch sensor/system integration
Benefits
- Apple benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
- Opportunity to participate in Apple shareholder programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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