iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer

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Phone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer Austin, Texas, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

May 15, 2026

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200662913-0157 The goal of the iPhone Touch Sensing Technology team is to enable the world's best User Experiences through state-of-the-art sensing solutions. The team designs, develops, and delivers high-precision, low-latency MultiTouch solutions that are the gold standard in the smartphone/mobile industries. New challenges arise every day that require innovation across several technical disciplines, including EE, Math, Physics, and Algorithms. Come join us in delivering technology from proof-of-concept through ultra-high-volume production! Our team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence and creativity. Description As a iPhone Touch Sensing Electrical Design Engineer you will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating, and launching next-generation touch sensing technologies. Responsibilities Own the design and release of Touch sensing hardware components to deliver world class user experience. Drive Touch sensing hardware design and validation, collaborate with cross-functional partners and manufacturers to achieve sensing performance, coexistence, and reliability readiness for mass production. Spearhead the development and deployment of innovative calibration and test strategies. Lead failure mode analysis from root cause diagnosis to corrective action through the product life cycle. Shape next-generation touch technology through performance optimization, emerging sensor exploration, and proof-of-concept investigations. Business travel may be required to support product development. Minimum Qualifications Hands-on experience in system-level EE design, architecture, characterization and validation. Fundamental knowledge of physics, analog circuit and signals analysis, circuit design, linear algebra and statistics. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools. Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience with sensor design and systems integration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid teamwork. Experience with high-volume mass production is a plus. Attention to detail with proven collaboration and leadership skills. Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently converge technical issues, and align efforts across teams. MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.