Apple’s Input Devices group is seeking a world-class electrical engineer to develop and ship the next generation of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) hardware (e.g. mice, trackpads, keyboards, remotes, etc.). This is a hardware design EE position that entails working with cross-functional teams on the design, implementation, integration and qualification of Human Interface Devices.
Major responsibilities include:
– Execution of the design in high volume. Work collaboratively with cross-functional team and drive for results. Assess projects risk/maturity level and perform tasks including characterization and validation across all development builds.
– Apply state of the art sensing and haptic technologies to design next generation human interface devices.
– Authoring of detailed engineering requirements specifications.
– Schematic capture and managing PCB layout design of the electrical system, including power management, micro-controller, wireless communication, sensor integration and component selection.
– Working with and managing suppliers/manufacturing partners including overseas build support.
– Interface with and present to cross functional leaders for project reviews and discussions.
Working knowledge of board/system level electrical designs with micro-controller.Hands-on experience in prototype design, bring-up, debugging, characterization and functional verification.Working knowledge of system-level design and familiar with common interfaces: I2C, SPI, JTAG, USB.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.