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Sr. R&D Equipment Design & Development Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Santa Clara, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Engineering role focused on technology development of new display and optical module architectures in Apple’s Module Technology Center (MTC). Hands-on, multidisciplinary position requiring design, validation, and optimization of complex R&D equipment, with cross-functional collaboration and communication of technical learnings.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on design, assembly, validation, and development of new R&D equipment
  • Incorporate versatile design solutions that also allow for robust and repeatable processes
  • Provide scalable solutions of key equipment features for technology transfer to partner teams and/or vendors
  • Hands-on testing and validation of critical sub-systems to systematically qualify the overall complex equipment system in development labs
  • Clear communication of design intent and features, empirical validation trials, optimization and improvement opportunities, documentation, and reporting results
  • Collaboratively work with cross-functional teams to plan and align specific objectives to equipment design features and validation plan

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with minimum of 10 years of industry experience
  • Experience with mechanical design in CAD systems (Solidworks, NX, AutoCAD)
  • Experience in complex equipment system design, assembly, testing, validation, bring-up
  • Experience w/ various precision motion systems, vacuum systems, machine imaging & sensing systems, handling and/or gripping of miniaturized components, pneumatics, etc.
  • Experience with troubleshooting equipment issues by identifying the root cause and implementing an effective solution
  • PhD degree with 3+ years or MS degree with 5+ years of experience working on related field preferred
  • Good technical communication to clearly layout design features, capability, and challenges
  • Flexible and collaborative: willing to work in fast paced lab environment and open to incorporate various ideas and feedback
  • Attentive to detail with demonstrated ability to work with teams to produce professional, high-quality results
  • Proven track record to bring novel equipment design from R&D to scalable solutions
  • AI/ML experience to augment or enhance mechanical design, data analysis, or training models
  • Programming (such as Python, C++, or Labview) for system controls, GUI and algorithms
  • Well organized and clear communication of in depth technical results and issues to executive management

Skills

Required:Mechanical design in CADComplex equipment system design and validationPrecision motion systems, vacuum systems, imaging & sensing, handling of miniaturized components, pneumaticsTroubleshooting root-cause analysis
Nice to have:Programming for controls/GUI/algorithmsAI/ML in mechanical design or data analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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