Summary Posted: Jul 31, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200558153 At Apple, we believe that our products are shaped by our people. By assembling a team with diverse strengths, we foster creativity. By equipping this team with the necessary resources, we drive innovation. By recruiting exceptional engineers, we ensure precision. Through our collaborative approach, we create memorable experiences for our customers.
These elements converge to make Apple an extraordinary environment where motivated individuals can achieve the pinnacle of their careers. You will join a hands-on development team that sets the benchmark for excellence, creativity, and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of groundbreaking Apple products?
Description Description As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing new iPad products. Your role will encompass technology development, concept generation, detailed design, analysis, and testing from prototype to mass production.
- Design product system layouts and detailed mechanical systems.
- Construct prototypes to validate functionality, manufacturability, and robustness.
- Utilize 2D and 3D CAD to communicate design intent and inspection requirements.
- Perform or coordinate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate and optimize design concepts.
- Analyze data from builds and laboratory experiments.
- Conduct tolerance analyses to predict the performance of mechanisms, sensors, and cosmetics.
- Define specifications on 2D drawings for mechanical components.
- Negotiate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Interact with vendors to develop manufacturing processes and tooling concepts.
- Define testing requirements, equipment, and analyze the resulting data.
- Support build activities, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred). - Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal. - Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals: statics, strength of materials, material science, and statistics. - Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), with 3D CAD experience required (NX preferred). - Design acumen: mechanical intuition, creative problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and meticulous attention to detail. - Basic design skills: tolerance analysis, design for assembly (DFA), design for manufacturing (DFM), fixture design, understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), and metrology. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the design cycle from concept through manufacturing. - Expertise in designing mechanical components for high-volume manufacturing, including injection molded parts, sheet metal components, die-cast, and machined parts. - 2+ years of experience in mechanical design, particularly in consumer electronics. - Teamwork experience with OEM/ODM vendors. - Joint product development with international customers or colleagues, and support of factory daily activities. - Knowledge of a broad range of materials and processes: metal machining, plastic injection, sheet metal design, and material finishing. - Familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals and interconnect technologies is advantageous. - Design validation skills: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), large data set analysis, computer-aided data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and mechanical prototyping. - Advanced CAD skills, including data exchange and collaboration with printed circuit board (PCB) and flexible printed circuit (FPC), eCAD, and electrical mechanical control outline (MCO) generation. - Build support experience in a factory setting. - Experience working in a team environment, with the ability to self-motivate and resolve design issues. - Proficiency in high-volume manufacturing processes is desired. Candidates with a proven track record in precision mechanism and sensor design will be given strong consideration. - Industry experience from medical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and other relevant fields is a plus. Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements More
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