Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Summary Posted: Mar 15, 2024 Role Number: 200542846 The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Are you up for the challenge? Apple’s Measurement R&D group is recruiting Mechanical Systems Design Engineers with mechanical and automation design experience, strong communication and technical leadership skills. You will brainstorm, design, develop and characterize metrology equipment used to calibrate and test Apple’s new groundbreaking technology and products. Your design work will range from lab scale systems-- understanding and characterizing tool capability at sub-micron mechanical tolerances, to developing automated mass- production measurement tools, where balancing the engineering tradeoffs between precision, costs, lead-time and throughput is critical. With great diversity of the problem space, you will rely on your engineering background to architect the optimal solution for the problem at hand, leaning on the fundamentals of materials science, structural and thermal analysis, machinery design, automation and manufacturing processes. You will work collaboratively with a creative and diverse team of experienced engineers from all disciplines including instrumentation, core technology, product design and operations teams developing state of the art measurement systems for Apple. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications About You: You have an engineering background (Mechanical / Aerospace / Mechatronics) You’re motivated with the dream and ability to become an integral part of Apple’s talented, highly creative and dynamic engineering team You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills You know 3D CAD modeling systems and workflow You can apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) principles and drafting standards You love stress-strain relationships, static mechanics (determinate and indeterminate systems) You get excited about kinematics and mechanism design Preferred Skills: High volume electronics manufacturing equipment design, including structures, sheet metal, plastics, fixture/mechanism design, robotics, probe design, plating materials and thermal design is a plus UG NX experience preferred FEA (stress analysis) highly desirable, ANSYS preferred Plastic part design, molded part design highly desirable Metal and plastic materials science, tribology and wear principles highly desirable Project and product management experience strongly preferred Mandarin written and verbal language a plus Description Description • Products Mechanical Design - 3D modeling - FEA and - plastic parts design - sheet metal parts design - materials selection and surface finishing - tolerance analysis - DFM and DFA analysis. • Mechanical Design of PCB and FPCB including - 3D Modeling with import and export of IDX data - 2D fabrication drawing according to ASME Y14.5-2009 and GD&T. • Mechanical design of PCB and Instrumentation enclosures - plastic parts design - sheet metal parts design - surface finish and coatings - tolerance analysis - DFM and DFA analysis. • Define OQ and SPC plan including - QC measurements according to 2D drawings and product specification - selection of gages - gages GRR - reviewing control charts and monitoring of suppliers process capabilities. • Documentation - written summary of system integration (i.e. PCB+enclosure) and components specification (ERS) - update revisions of CAD models and 2D drawings. • Oversee reliability testing including - manage third party vendors to complete reliability testing - written documentation and summary of test results and data - Detailed mechanical design of manual and automated measurement and calibration systems (including component and materials selection, 3D/2D CAD, mechanism design, FEA) - Collaboration with vendors to develop measurement systems and improve manufacturing and metrology capabilities and processes - Management of vendor prototyping schedule and manufacturing plan - Support new product failure analysis and continuous improvements in product manufacturability and performance, contributing 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 - Requires up to 25% international travel to support equipment design, deployment, and validation Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits 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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.