Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

9h • $149,277 - $201,600

About The Position

Apple Inc. is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Cupertino, California, and various unanticipated locations throughout the United States. The role designs automated and semi-automated equipment for final system product manufacturing, including equipment that uses machine vision for quality inspection or measurement. The engineer leads machine design and works on failure analysis, machine optimization, and yield improvement.

The position also involves Python programming, 3D CAD modeling and machine design, qualifying new machines through GR&R and ARR, and conducting root cause analysis of machine failures. International travel is required 20% of the time. The work schedule is 40 hours per week.

The stated base pay range is $149,277–$201,600 per year, with pay dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple also describes discretionary stock programs, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and tuition reimbursement for certain formal education related to career advancement. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation assistance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and program terms.

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 designing assembly equipment to influence product design.
• Experience using CAD to design 3D parts for production settings.

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 and optimize machines to improve yield.
• Perform 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.
• Travel internationally 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Discretionary employee stock programs, including discretionary restricted stock unit awards and the opportunity to purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition, for formal education related to advancing a career at Apple.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Potential relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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