Mechatronics Controls Engineer

Join a team of passionate and creative engineers dedicated to building technologies that shape the future. One of Apple’s R&D groups is seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop, prototype, and validate complex, next-generation systems. In this role, you will build capabilities to assess the performance of system prototypes and sub-components, developing novel methods, instrumentation, and testing software across mechanisms, sensors, and electronics. We are looking for hands-on, creative individuals eager to push performance boundaries on cutting-edge hardware.

Description

In this role you will partner with robotics and control algorithm developers, mechanical engineers, and power electronics teams to prototype, test, and validate custom control systems for unique applications.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, bring-up, debug and characterize novel control techniques on physical hardware
• Perform rapid integration, tuning, calibration and testing of complex robotic prototypes
• Drive root-cause failure analysis and cross-functional problem solving
• Communicate technical progress and data-driven insights through documentation and presentations

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering plus 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge in classical/modern control theory, robotics, and digital signal processing
• Deep domain expertise in sensor integration and characterization, with an emphasis on IMUs
• Experience in hardware/software integration, bring-up, and physical system debugging
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python or MATLAB
• Experience with modern software development workflows, version control (e.g., Git), and genAI developer productivity tools (e.g., Claude)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rapid prototyping using off-the-shelf sensors and MCUs
• Experience with embedded systems testing, analysis and bring-up
• Strong background in experimental data analysis, system telemetry, and physical system introspection
• Background in Field Oriented Control (FOC) for motor drives and actuators
• Familiarity with hardware communication buses and protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C, BiSS)

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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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

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