Mechanical Engineer (Equipment Design)

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something!

The PPO-Test team features a collaborative environment with highly creative, inquisitive people developing technologies and solutions to test display and sensing modules for various Apple products and new technologies. Our team features opportunities for individuals to contribute across a wide spectrum of subject areas and product lines. Partnering closely with product design team, and optics, electrical and software engineering to deliver outstanding products and ground breaking technologies! Join us as a Mechanical Engineer owning the design, development and deployment of test systems for touch, sensing and display modules for mass production. The role involves working closely with the product design teams to support the entire gamut of Apple products and new technologies...

Description

This role will drive, end-to-end mechanical design of stand-alone functional test systems and work with multi-functional teams for test system development & deployment","responsibilities":"Design systems for automation integration & high-volume production environments

Develop system requirements, perform detailed analysis & testing

Apply engineering knowhow in the areas of optics, precision mechanism design & motion control

Apply scientific methodsesting to debug issues and implement robust solutions.

Document best practices, SOPs and maintain a library of proven designs

International travel required

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of opto-mechanical system design (cameraoptical mounts, kinematic mounts, compliant mechanism design)

Knowledge of manufacturing methods (precision machining, heat treatments etc.)

Experience in crafting stand-alone functional test stations

Experience in design of high precision mechanisms & motion control systems

Experience in designing for low particle environments/cleanrooms

Knowledge of machine/computer vision systems

Knowledge of optical system integration, alignment and stability testing

Knowledge of robotics, automation and wafer/DUT handling systems

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering minimum with 3 years of mechanical system design experience (tool, fixture, mechatronics, electronics packaging, Or optics).

3+ years of 3D CAD experience (NX, Solid works, or Pro/E).

Experience with drafting & GD&T practices.

Experience with analysis: FEA, Tolerance stackup, Error budget, or RCA.

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