JobsMechanical Design Engineer
Job description
The Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will be part of the Instrumentation PD group at Apple, focusing on the development of automated calibration and metrology systems. This role involves collaboration with senior engineers, product designers, and global system integrators to ensure high-quality standards for Apple's products. The engineer will engage in the full lifecycle of metrology systems, influencing product quality used by millions. A strong foundation in mechanical design and experience in complex electromechanical systems are essential for success in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical design with a focus on complex electromechanical systems.
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including mechanism design, material selection, tolerance analysis (GD&T), and DFMEA.
- Hands-on failure analysis experience with the ability to identify root causes and drive design improvements.
- Experience working with vendors or contract manufacturers in a product development and manufacturing environment.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 25% to support station validation and factory integration.
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred.
- Experience with mass-produced electronics manufacturing equipment, including structures, sheet metal, plastics, robotics, or automation.
- Opto-mechanical or camera module design experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with UG NX or equivalent CAD platform.
- Experience with FEA stress analysis, preferably ANSYS.
- Familiarity with Apple's NPI process and manufacturing environments.
- Experience developing or managing vendor ecosystems, particularly with global system integrators.
- Experience in project or program management.
- Written and verbal Mandarin language skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of novel automated calibration and metrology systems from early concept through global manufacturing deployment.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, product designers, operations, software teams, and global system integrators.
- Influence the quality of products used by hundreds of millions of people.
- Engage in hands-on failure analysis to drive design improvements.
- Work cross-functionally across operations, software, and product design teams.
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
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