Position Details:
Title: Test Engineer III
Location:
Cupertino, CA
95014 - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible
extension)
Job
Description:
Job
Summary:
The Sensing HW team develops groundbreaking sensors
that are central to a variety of Apple platforms, including iPhones, iPads,
Audio, Macs, the Home ecosystem, and accessories.
You will play a key role in developing, characterizing, and validating sensor
systems used in these platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in
touch sensing technologies, hands-on experience with hardware validation
processes, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to drive
product excellence. Familiarity with product integration and manufacturing
technologies used in consumer electronics is also preferred.
Key Qualifications:
• Experience in characterization and validation of
hardware platforms and devices.
• Strong foundational knowledge in physics and electrical
engineering. Familiarity with manufacturing technologies relevant to sensor
fabrication is a plus.
• Background and experience in electrical and/or mechanical
design of test fixtures and/or robots.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for
automating test procedures, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with sensor technology and high-volume mass
production is a plus.
Description and Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for characterizing, integrating, and validating
capacitive touch sensors for new product applications from conception through
product release. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product design,
test, firmware, system engineering, and product operations teams.
• Define key performance indicators for sensor module and
system-level testing.
• Develop test scripts for hardware validation and factory
testing.
• Lead infrastructure and automation efforts for hardware
testing.
• Design and develop hardware architectures for novel sensor
test setups.
• Perform hands-on bench measurements of hardware for
validation and troubleshooting.
• Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and
implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods to enhance sensor
testing.
• Document specifications for design, testing, and failure
analysis (FA) processes.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical
Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
