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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Watch

Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
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Cupertino, CA$133.5k - $246.2k + bonusFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products, conducting R&D on new technologies to tackle complex assembly and automation problems, and designing, implementing, and scaling automated and semi-automated solutions with a focus on quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering
  • Keeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments
  • Provide direction and mentorship to third party machine/automation suppliers and/or CM’s; be the technical leader and driver on owned projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders
  • Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification and capability
  • Create Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFPs) that documents the design requirements of the automated equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation and qualification for acceptance at machine supplier facility and contract manufacturer’s factory
  • Engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposals
  • Travel to the machine supplier and contract manufacturer for equipment bring-up, qualification, acceptance testing and support during build events
  • Drive machine qualification including correlation, process capability (CP/CPK) and GR&R
  • Drive failure analysis and machine issue resolution when working with machine suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 40%
  • Run equipment experiments to bound the capability of the machine
  • Responsible for data analysis reports to communicate machine capability to the multi-functional teams
  • Performs assignments in several of the following manufacturing engineering functions: Design for Manufacturability, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Failure/Data Analysis
  • International travel - 40%

Qualifications

  • BSME or equivalent (MSME desired), with 3 plus years in an engineering role with experience in automation equipment used for alignment, assembly and/or measurement of components
  • New product introduction and Manufacturing Operations experience desired
  • Proven track record of cost reduction, project management and engineering design required
  • Working knowledge of GD&T principles favorable
  • NX, SolidWorks CAD or ProE experiences a plus
  • Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment machines
  • Basic understanding of liquid adhesives, PSA’s and VHB’s a plus
  • Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/or SCARA), pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC-based control systems
  • JMP, Minitab & Six Sigma experience preferred

Skills

Required:Design for ManufacturabilityRFQ/RFP management
Nice to have:Statistical methods (GR&R, SPC, Cp/Cpk)Design of Experiments (DOE)GD&TRobotics, pneumatics, motion control

Benefits

  • Discretionary employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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