Module Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to define module architecture, interface specs, and tolerances for display modules.

You will execute 3D/2D designs, support NPI builds with DOE, and lead failure analyses to ensure robustness across the supply chain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, audit manufacturing partners, and drive validation plans from development through launch, with 15% international travel and a base pay range reflecting market norms for this

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD for subcomponents and assemblies from development to mass production.
• Knowledge of DFMs for manufacturing processes and design changes with suppliers.
• Ability to create 2D drawings using GD&T on 3D parts.
• Experience with NPI builds, DOE, and process capability analyses.
• Proficient in tracking design changes with BOM and delivering DOE results.
• Strong use of solid mechanics and statistics for validating design changes.
• Experience with module/system reliability failure analysis in NPI projects.

Responsibilities

• Define the module mechanical architecture based on cross-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with system teams to specify interfaces, fit, and tolerances.
• Deliver specifications including 3D/2D drawings and manufacturing considerations.
• Audit factories to ensure high yield and quality across steps.
• Define validation plans for ME characteristics of display modules.
• Drive failure analyses and implement corrective actions for robustness.
• Communicate results to peers and leadership; act as cross-functional focal point.
• Support product lifecycle from architecture to mass production ramp-up and launch.

Skills

3D CAD

DFM

GD&T

DOE

BOM tracking

failure analysis

solid mechanics

NPI

reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Investigate state-of-the-art mechanical designs and technologies, innovating ways to further improve Apple display performance, and enabling strong and compact system designs; Define the module mechanical architecture based on optical, electrical, mechanical, and other cross-functional requirements; Work with the system team to define the interface to the product including fit, assembly features, and tolerance analyses; Deliver any needed specifications including 3D/2D Achieving system goals through mechanical design optimization, prototyping, new material qualification, and manufacturing processes; Audit factories to review the manufacturing and assembly at each step to ensure high yield and high quality; Define & implement validation plans for ME characteristics of the display modules using scientific & analytical approaches; Drive thorough failure analyses for any issues to reach robust corrective actions; Ensure the specifications are met throughout the supply chain; Communicate validation results to peers and leadership; Act as a focal point among multiple world-class cross-functional teams and suppliers to identify open issues, drive them to closure, and deliver mechanically robust displays; and Support the product throughout the architecture, engineering development, mass-production ramp-up, and launch. 15% International travel required. 40 hours/week. 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 $186,472 - $225,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Utilizing 3D CAD to design subcomponent and assemblies used from development through mass production
• Utilizing design for manufacturing (DFM) knowledge specific to manufacturing processes to negotiate design changes with suppliers
• Utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to make 2D drawings of 3D parts
• Supporting battery module, display module, or other consumer module NPI build with process capability analysis and design of experiments (DOE) as necessary to troubleshoot issues
• Tracking design changes and updates using the bill of materials (BOM) shared with suppliers
• Summarize failure analysis, assembly data, and DOE results to draw key conclusions for leadership and cross functional review
• Use solid mechanics, mechanics of statics/dynamics, and statistical analysis to implement and validate NPI mechanical design changes
• Working with module assembly suppliers or system assembly suppliers for module/system reliability failure analysis in NPI
• Supporting battery module, display module, or other consumer module NPI build with process capability analysis and design of experiments (DOE) as necessary to troubleshoot issues
• Working with battery module parts, display module parts, or other consumer module suppliers for module/system reliability failure analysis in NPI

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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