Test Engineer - Mechanical

quipment used to calibrate and test Apple's new groundbreaking technology and products. With great diversity of the problem space, you will rely on your engineering background to architect the efficient solution for the problem at hand, leaning on the fundamentals of materials science, structural and thermal analysis, machinery design, automation and manufacturing processes.

Description
Automated measurement system development and optimization from ideation to deployment.

Detailed mechanical design of manual and automated measurement and calibration systems (including component and materials selection, 3D/2D CAD, mechanism design, Finite Element Analysis)

Collaboration with vendors to develop measurement systems and improve manufacturing and metrology capabilities and processes

Management of vendor prototyping schedule and manufacturing plan

Support new product failure analysis and continuous improvements in product manufacturability and performance, contributing to the production of the highest quality products available

Support new vendor development to expand Apple's vendor base with regards to capability, capacity, and geographical influence

Requires up to 30% travel to support equipment design, deployment and validation

Preferred Qualifications
3D CAD tool (UG) experience preferred
Simulation FEA (stress analysis) highly desirable, ANSYS preferred
Plastic part design, molded part design highly desirable
Metal and plastic materials science, tribology and wear principles highly desirable
Project and product management experience strongly preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues
Work independently and comfortable working in dynamic and diverse environment when needed.
Business travels needed, up to approximate 30-50%, at multiple sites for both domestic and international.

Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS in Mechanical / Aerospace / Mechatronics with a minimum of 3+ years of proven experience.

Experienced in high volume electronics manufacturing equipment design, including structures, sheet metal, plastics, fixture/mechanism design, robotics, probe design, plating materials and thermal design is a plus.

English written and verbal language proficiency.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.