Mechanical Fixture Design Engineer (ME)

Summary

This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Equipment for use in calibrating and testing cellular, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production. Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards resulting in breathtaking test equipment that maintains the quality, accuracy and function of commercially available offerings.

Description

Candidate will support multiple products by designing custom hardware to test Apple wireless products from prototype to mass production, managing mechanical designs through internal and external supply chain parters, and executing end to end manufacturing strategy. Position includes fixture assembly, bring up, debugging, and functional verification. Candidate will work closely with vendors to design and fabricate fixture hardware. International and domestic travel 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or 3 years of equivalent practice experience.
Solid mechanical design and hands-on engineering experience.
Strong problem-solving skills to define and implement solution for mechanical system validation.
Proficiency with 2D drawing, GD&T, alignments and 3D CAD modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in product or fixture design in the consumer/enterprise product domain.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing automation solutions & robotic systems.
Related experience in prototyping and implementing mass production system deployment.
Extensive knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing methods (injection molding, CnC…etc).
Statistical methods for quality control using software tools.
Function independently and in a team environment.
Passionate and comfortable working in a dynamic setting.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.