Job Title: Hardware Validation Engineer
Location: Cupertino, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 6 months on W2
Pay Rate: $60 to $70 hrs. on W2
Job Description:
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.