Haptic Control Architect

The Haptic Engineering team at Apple develops innovative haptic solutions for products like iPhone and Apple Watch, focusing on user experience and exploring haptic possibilities. This multi-functional team values creativity and engineering excellence. As a Haptics Control Architect, you will lead the technical vision and development of advanced control systems, architecting sophisticated algorithms and frameworks for next-generation haptic experiences across Apple's product ecosystem. Your role involves setting technical direction, ensuring performance and reliability, and driving strategic decisions for the future of haptic technology.

Must Have

• Lead design, development, and validation of control systems for haptic actuators.
• Architect sophisticated control algorithms and frameworks for haptic experiences.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, prototype bring-up, debug, and characterization.
• Define factory test requirements and author engineering requirements and specifications.
• Strong background in control engineering, dynamics, and signal processing.
• Hands-on experience in control system design, analysis, implementation, and validation.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and C/C++.
• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Good to Have

• Experience with electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuators.
• Experience with high volume mass production.
• Knowledge of micro controller or embedded hardware/software.
• Knowledge of state-space techniques.
• Knowledge of nonlinear control technique.
• Experience with AI/ML-based control system design.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent with a specialization in control engineering.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition) for career advancement
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance

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!

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Control system design, analysis, and integration for haptic actuators
• Characterize and validate haptic module and system performance
• Perform system modeling and simulation
• Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization
• Define factory test requirements for haptic system
• Author engineering requirements and specifications
• Communicating cross-functionally and throughout management structure (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Perform failure mode analysis and problem solving
• International travel to support the product development
• Technology pathfinding and IP generation

Key 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

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.