Tools and Automation Mechatronics Engineer

Apple Inc

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Cupertino, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
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1 day ago
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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 · Tools and Automation Mechatronics Engineer

The Tools and Automation Mechatronics Engineer joins the Touch Technology team to develop electromechanical test systems for hardware validation. This role focuses on designing and implementing test setups and procedures to automate the validation of capacitive touch sensing modules for various products. Key responsibilities include developing testing infrastructure, quantifying system capabilities, authoring progress reports, and maintaining user documentation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, validation, test, firmware, and algorithms disciplines. Required technical skills include proficiency in solid modeling tools like NX, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360, low-volume prototyping using 3D printers and laser cutters, and knowledge of analog electronics concepts. Preferred qualifications include high-precision test system development, CNC design for manufacturing, high-level scripting in Python, and PCB schematic design.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement test setups to automate validation of capacitive touch sensing modules.
  • Develop testing infrastructure using standard lab equipment and custom hardware to validate touchscreen performance.
  • Create custom PCBs, mechanical fixtures, and robotic systems for hardware validation.
  • Quantify test system capabilities and analyze requirements for an evolving product portfolio.
  • Author reports and communications regarding key results and project schedules.
  • Maintain user documentation and training content for test systems.
  • Develop high-precision test and measurement systems using high-level scripting.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
  • Proficiency in solid modeling tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360.
  • Experience with low-volume prototyping using laser cutters, 3D printers, drill presses, and hand tools.
  • Familiarity with basic analog electronics concepts including noise, EMI, filters, and grounding.
  • Relevant experience in developing high-precision test and measurement systems (preferred).
  • Experience with design for manufacturing with CNC (preferred).
  • Experience in high-level scripting for test automation, such as Python (preferred).
  • Experience with PCB schematic design and test board development (preferred).

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