Haptic Control Architect at Apple

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Control Engineering, Dynamics, Signal Processing, Control System Design, Technical Decision Making, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Electromagnetic Actuators, Piezoelectric Actuators, Mass Production, Microcontroller, Embedded Hardware, State-Space Techniques, Nonlinear Control Techniques, AI/ML-Based Control System Design

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Our key goal is to enable the world’s best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of hardworking and inquisitive individuals.
We are seeking a control engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of control systems and algorithms for next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Come join us! DESCRIPTION As a Haptics Control Architect, you will lead the technical vision and development of advanced control systems that define the next generation of haptic experiences across Apple's product ecosystem. You will architect sophisticated control algorithms and frameworks that manage complex actuator dynamics, setting the technical direction for haptic systems while ensuring they meet exceptional standards for performance, reliability, and user experience. Your role extends beyond individual contribution to include technology pathfinding, identifying emerging opportunities, and driving strategic decisions that will shape the future of haptic technology at Apple. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience Strong background in control engineering, dynamics, and signal processing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Team Oriented: must be able to thrive in collaborative cross-functional environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation Track record of driving technical decisions and alignment across diverse engineering functions Familiarity with modeling electro-mechanical system Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators is a plus Experience with high volume mass production is a plus Knowledge of micro controller or embedded hardware/software is a plus Knowledge of state-space techniques is a plus Knowledge of nonlinear control technique is a plus Experience with AI/ML-based control system design is a plus M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with a specialization in control engineering

Responsibilities

As a Haptics Control Architect, you will lead the technical vision and development of advanced control systems for haptic experiences across Apple's product ecosystem. You will architect sophisticated control algorithms and frameworks that manage complex actuator dynamics.