Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer

As a Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer, you will join the Motion Sensing Hardware Team to integrate MEMS and magnetic sensing technologies across various products. You will be responsible for defining, developing, characterizing, and validating motion sensing systems involving magnetic, inertial, and pressure sensors. Your daily work involves evaluating sensor designs, investigating manufacturing processes, and creating measurement methods that are repeatable and automated. You will collaborate cross-functionally to define performance metrics, troubleshoot complex engineering issues with a scientific method, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve production issues. The role requires expertise in sensor architecture, signal processing, and mathematical modeling. Required skills include proficiency in Matlab or Python for scripting, as well as experience with FEA or Monte-Carlo simulations. You will solve technical challenges by balancing performance, manufacturability, size, and cost to enhance user interaction through motion features.

What you'll do

  • Integrate magnetic, inertial, and pressure sensors into various products from concept through manufacturing.
  • Define sensing system metrics and develop measurement methods to improve customer perception.
  • Diagnose complex engineering issues using the scientific method to identify definitive root causes.
  • Develop automated, repeatable measurement equipment to ensure thorough validation on tight schedules.
  • Author high-quality engineering requirements specifications for motion sensors.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and balance performance, cost, and size trade-offs.
  • Support production activities including yield optimization, failure analysis coordination, and performance validation.
  • Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation strategies through formal presentations to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • BS in a related discipline and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with motion sensors, including magnetic, inertial, and pressure technologies and related physics.
  • PhD in physics or engineering, or an MS with at least 2 years of hands-on experience and a proven track record in shipping products.
  • Expertise in sensor architecture, characterization, validation, signal processing, and design trade-offs.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Matlab or Python for instrumentation, modeling, and analysis.
  • Strong skills in critical thinking, statistical analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Ability to develop models to simulate sensor performance, including experience with FEA or Monte-Carlo simulations.
  • Multi-disciplinary understanding of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics principles.

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