Test Engineer - Mechanical

Test Engineer - Mechanical

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. 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, you will help us leave the world better than we found it! We are seeking for individual who has strong Mechanical System Design Engineers with mechanical and automation design & implementation 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. With great diversity of the problem space, you will rely on your engineering background to architect the efficient solution for the problem at hand, leaning on the fundamentals of materials science, structural and thermal analysis, machinery design, automation and manufacturing processes.

Description

Automated measurement system development and optimization from ideation to deployment. Detailed mechanical design of manual and automated measurement and calibration systems (including component and materials selection, 3D/2D CAD, mechanism design, Finite Element Analysis) 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 30% travel to support equipment design, deployment and validation

Minimum Qualifications

BS/MS in Mechanical / Aerospace / Mechatronics with a minimum of 3+ years of proven experience. Experienced in 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. English written and verbal language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

3D CAD tool (UG) experience preferred Simulation 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 Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues Work independently and comfortable working in dynamic and diverse environment when needed. Business travels needed, up to approximate 30-50%, at multiple sites for both domestic and international.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.