Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Review and develop the design for manufacturing (DFM) for pending new systems with system intergrators for compliance to inspection requirements in lighting, camera, resolution, algorithm, images, models, and automation/part handling efficiencies. Review qualification data from existing systems and approve if requirements are met, including GRR, correlation, overkill, and escape. Summarize machines systems designs from multiple vendors and make technical and commercial comparisons and recommendation to cross-functional teams for down select and procurement. Review and communicate project status, failure analysis reports, and other schedule issues or risks with region contractor manufacturers and system intergrators/vendors. Evaluate different technologies to determine the best system in production. Develop advanced algorithms for data analysis for FACA. Ability to use machine vision software like HALCON, Visionpro, COGNEX, to review images of parts and develop algorithm to detect defect or part edge for characterization or ability to review intergrator algorithm for issues or optimization to capture. International travel required 30%. 40 hours/week. 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 $151,200 - $227,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Performing image processing, including capture of machine vison images from different types of hardware and post processing in tools like C#, Cognex, VisionPro, MATLAB, or Halcon, to evaluate images in production and project quality.
• Performing optical inspection and metrology using knowledge of lasers, ccds capture part, and data process for part inspection for product quality inspection.
• Demonstrating mechanical systems design experience in creating design specification for projects including cameras, lens, optics and other vision components, to evaluate and optimize automated inspection systems with vendors.
• Applying computer/machine vision or machine learning techniques to build models that are deployable into a manufacturing environment.
• Using software development skills and knowledge of basic networking concepts and protocols in TCP/IP and HTTP for communication and data transmission between the IPCs used on the systems.
• Performing Measurement Systems Analysis in statistical software and MSA methodologies, such as repeatability and reproducibility, correlation, ANOVA, Range, and control charts, to evaluate and validate tools and systems to perform part quality inspection.
• Conducting data analysis in Matlab to summarize large data sets, evaluate process capability, determine where inspection may be needed, and conduct failure analysis.

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