Display Mechanical Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Cupertino, California, San Diego, California$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Mechanical Engineer for Apple’s Display Technologies group to design and develop innovative display modules, own integration, validation, and production ramp, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Role involves defining module architecture, interfaces, validation plans, and ensuring high yield and quality, with international travel (~15%).
Responsibilities
- Define the module mechanical architecture based on optical, electrical, mechanical, and cross-functional requirements.
- Work with the system team to define the 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.
- Perform factory audits to review manufacturing and assembly for 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 and communicate validation results to peers and leadership.
- Travel internationally (~15%, primarily Asia).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience.
- Expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals (materials properties, solid mechanics, beam statics, Newtonian physics, thermodynamics).
- Experience leading mechanical design & validation.
- 3D/2D software experience: Pro/E, NX, CATIA, or Solidworks.
- Experience with diverse manufacturing techniques and materials.
- Failure analysis experience.
Skills
Required:Mechanical design & validation leadership3D/2D CAD modelingMaterials and manufacturing processesFailure analysisGD&T and drawing creationCommunication & leadership
Nice to have:FMEA/DFM/DOESimulation/analysis (FEA/CFD)AI/ML in mechanical workflowsProject leadership
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- education reimbursement (tuition)
- potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- relocation assistance
- Apple shareholder opportunities via stock programs
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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