Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

The people here at Apple don't just build products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages 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 Instrumentation PD group is recruiting Mechanical Systems Design Engineers with mechanical and automation design experience, strong communication and technical leadership skills. REQUIREMENTS: - You're motivated with the dream and ability to become an integral part of Apple's dedicated, highly creative and dynamic engineering team - You have excellent communication and social 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 are passionate about kinematics and mechanism design - You love applying your mechanical training to diverse and exciting new problems

Description - Lead automated calibration and measurement system development from conceptualization to deployment - Digest an assortment of physics problems into mechanical requirements, from camera imaging and health sensing, to acoustics and display - Apply mechanical engineering principles and difficulty, including component and materials selection, 3D/2D CAD, mechanism design, FEA, FMEA - Challenge requirements with multi-functional teams; balance contending design objectives of functional performance, operational efficiency, and execution risk - Management of vendor prototyping schedule and manufacturing plan - Collaboration with vendors to scale up prototype designs, improving manufacturing and metrology capabilities and processes - Support new product capability assessment and failure analysis, chipping in to the development of the highest quality products available - Requires up to 25% international travel to support equipment design, first article fabrication, and validation

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MSME, Aerospace, Mechatronics

Preferred Qualifications

• Mass-produced 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) useful, ANSYS preferred
• Plastic part design, molded part design highly desirable
• Metal and plastic materials science, tribology and wear principles advantageous
• Project and product management experience strongly preferred
• Mandarin written and verbal language a plus

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

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