Touch HW EE Validation Engineer

ept to mass production.","responsibilities":"Defining and architecting solutions to solve complex open ended test and validation problems

Developing and proving analytical models to understand test system interaction with Touch sensors

Driving strategies with multi-functional teams, including test, Algorithm, firmware, software, mechanical design and reliability Engineering to decode open ended test and validation problems into an executable plan and deliverable

Designing metrics and figures-of-merit to guide touch design and performance tracking

Leading the development and execution of engineering validation and characterization methodologies for Apple's touch solutions across different products.

Architecting and designing HW & SW infrastructure for innovative test solutions

Managing vendors to implement validation tools, plans and infrastructure

Performing failure mode analysis with advanced detailed analysis tools to drive root cause diagnosis

Authoring reports and communications pertaining to key concepts, results and checkpoints

Business travel (up to 20% domestic and international travel) to support product development is required

Preferred Qualifications

MS / PhD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience

Multi disciplinary understanding of EE, ME and Physics principles

High proficiency in software and algorithm prototyping/analysis using scripting languages like Matlab/Python

Willingness to wear multiple hats, go beyond normal Roles and Responsibilities to dive deep in to an issue including ability to breakdown an existing Algorithm to enhance understanding

Experience in HW prototyping, Design of Experiments (DoE), FA/CA (Failure Analysis / Corrective Action)

Proficient in data visualization and statistical analysis tools such as Tableau, SpotFire, JMP, Python or Matlab or similar

Excellent project management skills, written/verbal communication skills and solid people skills

Experience with touch technology

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Strong electrical engineering background in analog/mixed-signal testing methodologies or prior industry experience in owning validation/test efforts on products

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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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

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