Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple Inc. is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Cupertino, California, and various unanticipated locations throughout the United States. The role focuses on designing automated and semi-automated equipment for final system product manufacturing, including machine-vision equipment for quality inspection and measurement. The engineer will lead machine design, troubleshoot and optimize equipment, improve yield, conduct root-cause analysis, perform Python programming and 3D CAD modeling, and qualify new machines using GR&R and ARR. International travel of 20% is required. The position is 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic/Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience designing and developing automated equipment and fixtures to meet product requirements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and validating machines to improve automated equipment efficiency and yield.
• Experience specifying vision-machine hardware, cameras, lenses, and lighting for automated optical inspection in a production environment.
• Experience using Python for data analysis, task automation, and computer vision.
• Experience applying machine learning and computer programming to vision-related tasks and troubleshooting production issues.
• Experience applying PFMEA, DOEs, and statistical analysis to production data to drive improvements.
• Direct experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in the design of assembly equipment to influence product design.
• Experience using CAD to design 3D parts for production.

Responsibilities

• Design automated and semi-automated equipment for final system product manufacturing.
• Use machine-vision principles to develop automated equipment for quality inspection or measurement.
• Drive and lead machine design.
• Analyze failures, optimize machines, and improve yield.
• Carry out Python programming.
• Perform 3D CAD modeling and machine design.
• Perform GR&R and ARR to qualify new machines.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify the causes of machine failures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to advancing a career at Apple.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Potential relocation assistance.
• Opportunity to receive discretionary restricted stock unit awards.
• Opportunity to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level