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Haptics Hardware Electrical Engineer

Apple

Apple

Other Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
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The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions and technologies central to Apple's products, including iPhone and Apple Watch. We enable the world's best user experiences through engineering precision, creativity, and innovation. We're looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop, and validate the next-generation haptic technologies—from concept through mass production—in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment.
You will design, develop, and validate haptic subsystems for Apple products, working with various actuation and sensing technologies. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from early proof-of-concept investigations through system integration and mass production support.
  • Design haptics subsystems, including component selection, and schematics for boards and flexible circuit assemblies
  • Validate and characterize module performance, signal integrity, and power integrity
  • Define test and calibration requirements
  • Perform failure analysis at module and system levels
  • Evaluate new sensing and actuator technologies through proof-of-concept investigations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Human Interface, Software and Operations
  • Contribute to IP generation
  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
  • Strong background in circuit design, signal processing, and electromagnetism
  • Experience with sensors and associated signal conditioning and processing chains
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, SPICE, Simulink, or similar simulation and modeling tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in PCB design and IC validation/bring-up
  • Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators
  • Familiarity with Python or C
  • Familiarity with modeling electro-mechanical systems
  • Background in physics or mechanical engineering fundamentals
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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