Apple · 3 months ago
TouchID Sensor Architect Electrical Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products, and they are seeking a TouchID Sensor Architect Electrical Engineer to join their Sensing Systems team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and launching next-generation Touch ID sensors, ensuring the security and convenience of Apple products through defining electrical architecture and integrating sensor solutions.
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Responsibilities
Defining electrical architecture requirements, identifying technical de-risk paths, and leading prototyping efforts
You will collaborate closely with silicon teams, defining silicon-level requirements for sensor integration into systems
You will also be involved in the physical sensor development, including running simulations, performing schematic capture, module and flex design, leading multi-functional integration discussions and coexistence assessments, and validating the module design and features throughout the supply chain
This role requires a strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, flexible and rigid PCB design, signal integrity and power integrity evaluation, lab validation, and electrical failure analysis
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of taking electrical designs from concept to mass production
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
Strong EE fundamentals with demonstrated experience in all phases of circuit design and development
Experience with silicon development, packaging, process definition, requirement validation and proficiency in circuit design and layout
Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, meters, etc.) and circuit simulation (SPICE) as well as creating engineering design, requirement, and specification documents
Preferred
Experience with biometric sensors, firmware, and algorithms
Experience in FEA, simulation, and modeling tools (Comsol, ANSYS, Maxwell)
Experience with statistical analysis of production data (JMP, Tableau)
Experience with high-volume mass production
Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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