Mechatronics Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

Apple Inc

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Santa Clara, CA
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$150,400–$277,600 / yr
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104 days ago
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TL;DR · Mechatronics Research Engineer, Special Projects (Robotics)

The Mechatronics Research Engineer - Special Projects (Robotics) joins a research team focused on developing breakthrough innovations in intelligent robotic systems. This role involves developing and evaluating novel sensing, actuation, and control technologies while designing, prototyping, and validating complex systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating experimental platforms, performance benchmarks, and simulation models to support system design. The engineer will develop algorithms for estimation, control, and systems optimization, ultimately integrating hardware, software, and controls into functional prototypes. Key technical requirements include expertise in mechatronics, haptics, computer vision, and machine learning. The work centers on advancing human-machine interaction capabilities by solving problems related to perception, control, and intelligence within the robotics domain, specifically focusing on tactile sensing, signal processing, and bringing complex hardware-software systems from prototype to production.

What you'll do

  • Develop and evaluate novel sensing, actuation, and control technologies for robotic systems.
  • Design, prototype, and validate complex robotic 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.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Advanced degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Controls, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience with tactile sensing, haptics, actuation technologies, or bringing hardware-software systems to production (preferred).

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