Summary

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Role Number:200576702

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. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Our product development team challenges are so unique we can't just buy our fixtures; we've got to make it ourselves. Our priority is to support Factory test team, R&D team and validation team by designing and building the most reliable and high precision fixtures and jigs for testing and collecting data that empower all of our engineering team to develop highest quality products. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be designing and evaluating fixtures used in manufacturing camera modules and in test labs to collect accurate data from engineering devices, identifying product requirements and contributing to research and project planning. You are responsible for designing camera testing hardware and work closely with vendors to meet scheduled deliveries that will support Apple's continued growth. With your technical expertise, you will lead and manage projects, review supplier tool design, develop test tools and provide recommendation to improve process flow.

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with relevant industry experience
• Experience in 3D CAD design software
• Experience in troubleshooting failures
• Experience in GD&T principles and tolerance analysis
• Experience in manufacturing processes

• Proactive and highly self-motivated
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with prototyping solutions, optical production-level testing fixtures.
• Experience in thermal management solutions, including the use of different materials to optimize heat dissipation.
• Strong understanding of automation used in high volume production workflow to improve consistent output.
• Project and product management experience is desired.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.