Mechanical Design Engineer
Description For Mechanical Design Engineer
Apple is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development and validation of silicon validation test fixtures and provide fixture-design support to other Apple engineering teams. This role involves end-to-end mechanical development of test fixtures for silicon validation, including defining requirements, brainstorming ideas, generating innovative designs, performing analyses, leading multiple priorities, prototype bring-up, and design validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on product design experience in electronic products or modules, with direct fixture design experience highly preferred. Knowledge in signal integrity, printed circuit boards, material science, and basic chemistry is beneficial. Experience with design and analysis tools like Solidworks, Creo, Ansys, and Icepack is a plus. The role requires deep understanding of mechanical fabrication processes, GD&T practices, and the ability to perform tolerance analysis of complex assemblies. Experience in designing heat sinks and understanding electronics cooling for high power ASIC is essential. The candidate must be able to interact effectively with management, team members, and external vendors.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Design Engineer
- Defining mechanical requirement and interface for fixtures
- Brainstorming design ideas and executing design concepts
- 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 to product testing
- Driving failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs)
Requirements For Mechanical Design Engineer
- BS +10 years of relevant proven experience
- Ability to communicate well with cross-functional team members
- Efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals
- Contribute positively to the engineering community
Benefits For Mechanical Design Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
- Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Potential relocation assistance
