Display Mechanical Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$122.7k - $214.3kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer role in Apple’s Display Technologies group to design and develop innovative display modules for future products, owning integration of mechanical design with cross-functional teams, driving issues to closure, and supporting product through development, ramp, and launch.
Responsibilities
- Define the module mechanical architecture based on optical, electrical, mechanical, and cross-functional requirements; define interface to the product including fit, assembly features, and tolerance analyses and deliver specifications including 3D/2D.
- Support the product through engineering development, mass-production ramp-up, and launch.
- Achieve system goals through mechanical design optimization, prototyping, new material qualification, and manufacturing processes.
- Conduct factory audits to review manufacturing and assembly at each step to ensure high yield and quality.
- Define and implement validation plans for ME characteristics of the display modules using scientific and analytical approaches; drive detailed failure analyses for issues to reach robust corrective actions; ensure specifications are met throughout the supply chain; communicate validation results to peers and leadership.
- Travel internationally (~15%, primarily Asia).
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals including properties of materials, solid mechanics, beam statics, Newtonian physics, and thermodynamics.
- Experience leading mechanical design & validation.
- 3D/2D software experience: 3D modeling (Pro/E, NX, CATIA, or Solidworks).
- Experience with diverse manufacturing techniques and materials.
- Failure analysis experience.
Skills
Required:Mechanical design & validation leadership3D/2D modeling softwareMaterials properties and solid mechanicsFailure analysis
Nice to have:Simulation/analysis (FEA, CFD)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts on products and free services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition).
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be available; relocation may be offered.
- Access to Apple shareholder programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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