Summary
Posted: Sep 24, 2024
Role Number:200568517
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. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, inquisitive people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Product Design/Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development and validation of silicon validation test fixtures and provide fixture-design support to other Apple engineering teams.
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Description
This design engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical development of test fixtures for silicon validation, with responsibilities including: - Defining mechanical requirement and interface for fixtures - Brainstorming design ideas and executing design concepts in all phases of a development cycle - Generating innovative designs with cross-functional teams - Defining mechanical component outlines and assembly schemes - Communicating cross-functionally on design directions and requirements. - Generating fixture design PD specifications - Performing dimensional and tolerance analysis - Leading and tracking multiple priorities within schedule requirements - Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization - Participating in the development of new testing processes - Conducting design reviews and driving fabrication - Design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing - Driving failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate must be able to communicate well with cross-functional team members, able to efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to the engineering community.
- BS +10 years of relevant proven experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have hands-on product design experience in electronic products or modules, direct fixture design experience is highly preferred.
- Applied knowledge in signal integrity, printed circuit boards, material science and basic chemistry is beneficial.
- Experience with design and analysis tools including Solidworks, Creo, Ansys, Icepack is plus
- Be able to perform FEA using ANSYS or similar tool
- In depth of 3D CAD experience required, NX preferred. Experience with ECAD-MCAD data exchange using IDF, IDX required
- Deep understanding of mechanical fabrication processes and be able to determine the best method for given design.
- Disciplined in GD&T practices and must be able to perform Tolerance Analysis of complex assemblies.
- Experience of designing various types of heat sinks and good understanding of electronics cooling for high power ASIC.
- Be able to perform structural analysis of ASIC Packages, Heat Sinks using ANSYS Mechanical or similar tool
- Must be able to create assembly BOM and familiar with PDM tools.
- Experience of designing equipment utilizing Air or pneumatic cylinders and mechanism.
- Ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors.
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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.
More
- 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.