Haptics Control Engineer

Summary Posted: Jan 12, 2024 Role Number: 200534132 The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Our key goal is to enable the world’s best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of hardworking and inquisitive individuals. Come join this amazing team! We are seeking a control engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of control systems and algorithms for next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Strong background in control engineering, dynamics, and signal processing Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation Familiarity with modeling electro-mechanical system Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ Excellent written and verbal communication skills Team Oriented: must be able to thrive in collaborative multi-functional environments Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators is a plus Experience with high volume mass production is a plus Knowledge of micro controller or embedded hardware/software is a plus Knowledge of state-space techniques is a plus Knowledge of nonlinear control technique is a plus Description Description Your role will encompass a diverse array of responsibilities, including: - Control system design, analysis, and integration for haptic actuators - Characterize and validate haptic module and system performance - Perform system modeling and simulation - Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization - Define factory test requirements for haptic system - Author engineering requirements and specifications - Communicating multi-functionally and throughout management structure (written, verbal, and presentation) - Perform failure mode analysis and problem solving - International travel to support the product development - IP generation Education & Experience Education & Experience BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.