Automation & Fixtures Design Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Sunnyvale, California seeks a Manufacturing Design Engineer to drive automation and fixture design across Apple’s enclosure and module manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers to develop scalable, cost-efficient fixtures and tooling.

The role requires 5+ years in automation/fixture design for mass production, CAD with GD&T, and experience with machine vision, motion control, and robotics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation, robotics and fixture design for mass production.
• CAD proficiency with GD&T and detailed part drawings.
• Experience with machine vision, lighting and sensors.
• BS/MS in mechanical, manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, or robotics.
• Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and fixture design activities for key manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop reusable modular fixtures and improve yields.

Skills

Automation design

Fixture design

Robotics

Machine vision

CAD & GD&T

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLCs/IPCs

Job description

Apple in Sunnyvale, California seeks a Manufacturing Design Engineer to drive automation and fixture design across Apple’s enclosure and module manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Product Design, and worldwide suppliers to develop scalable, cost-efficient fixtures and tooling.

The role requires 5+ years in automation/fixture design for mass production, CAD with GD&T, and experience with machine vision, motion control, and robotics.