Sensor Test R&D Mechatronics Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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This role $210k
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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 · Sensor Test R&D Mechatronics Engineer

As a Sensor Test R&D Mechatronics Engineer at Apple, you will join the Sensing Hardware Test team as an experienced professional tasked with designing and implementing advanced metrology solutions for cutting-edge sensing technologies. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with hardware, software, and operations teams to develop robust test stations that integrate custom mechanical fixtures, motion control systems, sensor integration, electrical interfaces, and embedded automation. You will author detailed engineering requirement documents, analyze characterization data, and debug issues across hardware-software boundaries to ensure high-quality production standards in mass manufacturing environments. Essential skills include hands-on experience with electrical design, programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python for mechatronics systems, and the ability to deliver executive-level summaries and technical presentations. This role requires a deep understanding of sensor technologies such as force sensors, actuators, haptics, and acoustics, making it ideal for those passionate about hardware-software integration challenges in high-volume production settings.

What you'll do

  • Define test methodologies for various sensing hardware types.
  • Design and deliver integrated test solutions across multiple domains.
  • Analyze characterization data to understand sensor functioning impacts.
  • Debug issues across hardware-software boundaries in production systems.
  • Optimize test systems for high-volume manufacturing quality standards.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Hands-on expertise in electrical design and analysis using common electronic instruments like SMU, DMM, Oscilloscope.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Python for embedded systems and mechatronic system integration.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across multi-functional teams including electrical, software, and operations.
  • Ability to define test methodologies and deliver integrated test solutions spanning electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
  • Experience debugging hardware-software issues and optimizing test systems for high-volume production quality standards.

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