Mechanical Design Engineer - Apple, Inc. : Job Details

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At Apple, new ideas 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. Dynamic, inquisitive people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

Product Design/Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development and validation of silicon validation test fixtures and provide fixture-design support to other Apple engineering teams.

Description

This design engineer will own the end-to-end mechanical development of test fixtures for silicon validation, with responsibilities including: -Defining mechanical requirement and interface for fixtures -Brainstorming design concepts and executing design concepts in all phases of a development cycle. - Generating innovative designs with cross-functional teams -Defining mechanical component outlines and assembly schemes -Communicating cross-functionally on design directions and requirements -Generating fixture design PD specifications -Generate 3D CAD model of PCB including Keepout, Keepin, Height restriction and perform cross check - Generating dimensional and tolerance analysis -Managing and tracking multiple priorities within schedule requirements -Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization - Participating in the development of new testing processes -Conducting design reviews and driving fabrication -Design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing -Driving failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

* Applied knowledge in flex circuits, printed circuit boards, material science and basic chemistry is helpful.

* The candidate must be able to communicate well with cross-functional team members, be able to efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to the engineering community.

* Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* The ideal candidate will have hands-on product design experience in consumer electronic products or modules, direct fixture design experience is highly preferred.

* 3D CAD experience required, NX preferred.

* Experience with ECAD-MCAD data exchange using IDF, IDX required.

* Scientific method, experimental process, root cause analysis

* Disciplined in GD&T practices with close attention to datum establishment

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.