Mechanical Fixture Design Engineer (ME)

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Apple is seeking a mechanical design engineer in Cupertino to design and test RF/Analog fixture hardware from prototype to mass production. You will manage fixture assembly, bring‑up, debugging and verification, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality and reliability across test hardware for cellular, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios.

30% travel. Ideal candidates have strong 2D/3D CAD, GD&T, and hands‑on engineering skills, with experience deploying mass

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or 3 years of equivalent practice experience.
• Solid mechanical design and hands‑on engineering experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to define and implement solution for mechanical system validation.
• Proficiency with 2D drawing, GD&T, alignments and 3D CAD modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design custom hardware to test Apple wireless products from prototype to mass production.
• Manage mechanical design through internal and external supply chain partners.
• Execute end‑to‑end manufacturing strategy including fixture assembly, bring up, debugging and verification.
• Work closely with vendors to design and fabricate fixture hardware.

Skills

2D drawing

GD&T

Alignments

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

CNC

Injection molding

Manufacturing automation

Robotic systems

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Equipment for use in calibrating and testing cellular, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production. Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards resulting in breathtaking test equipment that maintains the quality, accuracy and function of commercially available offerings.

Description

Candidate will support multiple products by designing custom hardware to test Apple wireless products from prototype to mass production, managing mechanical designs through internal and external supply chain partners, and executing end‑to‑end manufacturing strategy. Position includes fixture assembly, bring up, debugging, and functional verification. Candidate will work closely with vendors to design and fabricate fixture hardware. International and domestic travel 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or 3 years of equivalent practice experience.
• Solid mechanical design and hands‑on engineering experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to define and implement solution for mechanical system validation.
• Proficiency with 2D drawing, GD&T, alignments and 3D CAD modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product or fixture design in the consumer/enterprise product domain.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing automation solutions & robotic systems.
• Related experience in prototyping and implementing mass production system deployment.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing methods (injection molding, CNC…etc).
• Statistical methods for quality control using software tools.
• Function independently and in a team environment.
• Passionate and comfortable working in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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