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Mechanical Engineer (Equipment Design)

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer owning the design, development and deployment of test systems for touch, sensing and display modules for mass production. Collaborates with product design, optics, electrical and software engineering to deliver test systems and support Apple products and new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end mechanical design of stand-alone functional test systems
  • Design systems for automation integration & high-volume production environments
  • Develop system requirements, perform detailed analysis & testing
  • Apply engineering knowhow in optics, precision mechanism design & motion control
  • Apply scientific methods/testing to debug issues and implement robust solutions
  • Document best practices, SOPs and maintain a library of proven designs
  • International travel required

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering minimum with 10 years of mechanical system design experience (tool, fixture, mechatronics, electronics packaging, Or optics)
  • 3+ years of 3D CAD experience (NX, Solid works, or Pro/E)
  • Experience with drafting & GD&T practices
  • Experience with analysis: FEA, Tolerance stackup, Error budget, or RCA
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of opto-mechanical system design (camera/optical mounts, kinematic mounts, compliant mechanism design)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods (precision machining, heat treatments etc.)
  • Experience in crafting stand-alone functional test stations
  • Experience in design of high precision mechanisms & motion control systems
  • Experience in designing for low particle environments/cleanrooms
  • Knowledge of machine/computer vision systems
  • Knowledge of optical system integration, alignment and stability testing
  • Knowledge of robotics, automation and wafer/DUT handling systems

Skills

Required:3D CADDrafting & GD&TFEA / Tolerance analysis / RCA

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (may apply)
  • employee stock programs including discretionary RSUs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) eligibility
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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