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Apple

Motion Sensing Design Engineer

22 days ago• San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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The inertial sensor team develops and integrates inertial sensors across a variety of programs including iPhone, iPad, Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and more.

You will play a key role in engaging with external vendors and internal customers to specify, develop and characterize inertial sensing systems for consumer applications. You should be familiar with inertial sensor development such as design, performance metrics, inertial sensor usage, and system integration.

Engineering excellence and thoroughness are expected and encouraged. Invention and patent creation are expected and supported. Opening up the boundaries to design and ship innovative products with outstanding technologies and user experiences is the main goal of this sensing technology team at Apple.

Description

You will be responsible for defining inertial sensor roadmaps, infrastructure, core technologies, specifications, and qualification requirements as well as reviewing and approving verification results. This work uses your ability to identify, create, and document new sensing system metrics that deliver performance pertinent to user experience.","responsibilities":"Scoping new sensing technologies and proof-of-concept investigations.

Interacting with suppliers and drive sensor designs to enable new and improved user experience.

Diagnose engineering issues with scientific method driving to definitive root cause.

Prepare and deliver presentations to clearly communicate technical status, risks and mitigation strategies for sensor projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D + proven track record in inertial sensing hardware development

Proficient in the theory of operation, signal processing, fabrication, packaging and design trade-offs

Fundamental knowledge and experience in physics, mechanical, electrical, and material science engineering, and manufacturing technology relevant to sensor fabrication

Expertise in simulation, data collection, data analysis, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS Multiphysics, MATLAB, JMP, Python)

Executive level written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork and leadership skills

Prior experience with sensor modeling and experimental validation is plus

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Experience in architecture, design, characterization, and validation of inertial sensing systems

Willingness and ability to travel are required

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $122,700 and $214,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $122,700 – $214,300
  • Posted: 22 days ago
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