Product Design Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

6h

About The Position

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for mechanical design of manual and automated systems for high volume final assembly calibration/testing. Design and develop test fixtures, jigs, mounting brackets, alignments systems, etc. Drive design reviews, participate in design validation and characterization during product design, prototyping and deployment. Drive failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions. Manage vendor engineering design, prototyping schedule and manufacturing plan. Support failure analysis and perform continuous improvement in product manufacturability and performance. Contribute to the production of the highest quality products available. Support new vendor development to expand Apple’s vendor base with regards to capability, capacity, and geographical influence. International and domestic travel required 15% 40 hours/week. 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 $172,100 - $258,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Using 3D CAD tools including Unigraphics NX or similar tools to create mechanical design
• Using mechanical engineering fundamentals to generate the best design choices and review vendor design for system lifetime performance
• Designing and implementing basic test apparatus to validate prototypes and concept design
• GD&T (Geometry, Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to prepare and/or review manufacturing drawings of systems and parts
• DFM (Design for Manufacturing) to enable cost effective, easy to manufacture, and optimized system products
• DFA (Design for Assembly), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to anticipate and prevent potential failure in the factory
• Designing automation and robotic systems using electro-mechanical systems concepts
• Employing cross functional communication to bridge between several internal organizations and external vendors
• Assembling and testing prototypes to support design team with early learnings
• Designing optomechanical instruments, automation systems and mechatronic modules using precision motion stages, optical mounting techniques, and kinematic constraints

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• mechanical design of manual and automated systems for high volume final assembly calibration/testing
• Design and develop test fixtures, jigs, mounting brackets, alignments systems, etc
• Drive design reviews, participate in design validation and characterization during product design, prototyping and deployment
• Drive failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions
• Manage vendor engineering design, prototyping schedule and manufacturing plan
• Support failure analysis and perform continuous improvement in product manufacturability and performance
• Contribute to the production of the highest quality products available
• Support new vendor development to expand Apple’s vendor base with regards to capability, capacity, and geographical influence

Benefits

• 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.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

What This Job Offers

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