Product Design Engineer - Apple Vision Pro
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Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
Description
As a Product Design Engineer on this team, you will be given ownership over the mechanical design of specific parts or modules within the product and will be responsible for the design, analysis, assembly, and reliability of these parts. This role spans the entire spectrum of product design development: concept development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, drafting, DOE development, testing, manufacturing and quality analysis. This role will also have a significant focus on softgoods parts and human ergonomics, so experience in these areas is preferred.
This work is undertaken in our offices, our labs and workshops and in partnership with our vendors, where you will be working in-region in the manufacturing facilities. Excellent communication skills including preparing slide presentations and participating in working meetings are critical. Experience working and driving actions in Asian manufacturing facilities, especially high-volume mass production, will be highly valuable.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ergonomics and human factors a plus
Experience in virtual / augmented reality consumer electronic devices
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of hands-on, detailed product design experience
Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
Experience in softgoods product design (materials, manufacturing techniques)
Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD (any modelling package)
Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings
Proficiency in performing tolerance analyses
Working knowledge of FEA principles
Practical experience working through DFM challenges with external vendors
Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Experience with vendor FAI/CPK dimensional reports
Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Experience collaborating with Asian manufacturing facilities, specifically in high-volume mass production
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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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
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Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
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