Prototyping Specialist (CNC)

Apple•Sunnyvale, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Apple’s ADL (Advanced Development Lab), we combine technical expertise and creativity to deliver remarkable results that quickly translate into exceptional products and customer experiences. We invite you to bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and dedication to our team. At ADL, we take pride in building high-quality models, prototypes, and manufacturing solutions that support the development of future Apple products. The ADL is seeking a CNC Prototype Machinist to join our team. In this role, you will prepare materials, set up CNC milling machines, program toolpaths, and perform spot checks on finished components while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. As a CNC Prototype Machinist, you will work both independently and collaboratively on assignments that require strong judgment, technical expertise, and initiative. You will partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality prototype components in a fast-paced development environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable. You follow operational procedures and maintenance guidelines, quickly learn new processes, and communicate project progress clearly and regularly. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact early product development while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Requirements

Experience setting up, operating, and programming a CNC 5-Axis machine in a 3D CAD/CAM environment
Ability to program complex 3D parts
Experience holding close tolerances and validating critical features and dimensions using hand metrology equipment
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

5+ yrs experience in multi-axis operation and programming
Programming experience with general part geometries as well as free-form shapes
Working knowledge or hands-on experience with Wire EDM and surface grinding processes
Knowledge of Machine code
Experience using horizontal and vertical saws, manual mills and lathes
Ability to apply and advise on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
Experience reading, interpreting and applying detailed part drawing requirements

Responsibilities

Prepare materials
Set up CNC milling machines
Program toolpaths
Perform spot checks on finished components
Maintain strict quality and safety standards
Work both independently and collaboratively on assignments
Partner with engineers and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality prototype components
Follow operational procedures and maintenance guidelines
Quickly learn new processes
Communicate project progress clearly and regularly