Module Design Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical & dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego is seeking a senior mechanical design engineer to lead the development of next-generation haptic actuators for iPhone and Apple Watch.

You will own end-to-end mechanical design, from concept through production, including validation, optimization, and DFM with cross-functional teams. The role requires strong CAD skills (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks), experience with FEA, GD&T, and prototype methods, plus collaboration with design and systems engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience drafting 3D CAD and 2D drawings for mechanical assemblies using NX/CATIA/SolidWorks.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis of manufacturing results.
• Proficiency with presentation tools (Keynote/PowerPoint).
• Experience with Design-Of-Experiment methods, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement.
• Ability to set up and analyze performance simulations using FEA tools (Ansys/SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of design-for-assembly, DFA, tolerance analysis, and manufacturability across suppliers.
• Familiarity with GD&T best practices for multi-supplier design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of next-gen haptic actuators.
• Own end-to-end mechanical design from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design and System Engineering to meet functional and aesthetic goals.
• Communicate design reviews and documentation across management levels.
• Prototype, evaluate, and iterate designs using 3D printing and laser tooling.
• Support manufacturing processes with external vendors and process improvements.
• Lead design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability.
• Travel ~20% to support suppliers and site collaborations.

Skills

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

FEA

GD&T

DFM

3D Printing

PowerPoint

Prototyping

Statistical analysis

PyTorch

Pandas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Ansys Workbench

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Develop state of the art haptic solutions for best user experience that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. End-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to Production. Brainstorm concepts and solutions to haptic related challenges. Prototype, evaluate, and debug innovative ideas. Design and define mechanical components and assembly schemes. Generate detailed specifications and drawings. Analyze static and dynamic structures to quantify fundamental device performance. Participate in the development of new manufacturing and assembly processes with external vendors. Validate and characterize designs through multiple iterations. Conduct failure analysis and DOEs to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions. Generate new intellectual property. Collaborate with Industrial Design and System Engineering groups to determine and achieve both functional and aesthetic goals. Design for manufacturability with Process, Manufacturing Design, Technical Operations, and other cross functional teams. Communicate multi-functionally and throughout management structure on a regular basis (written, verbal, and presentation). Manage and track multiple priorities within schedule requirements. Lead design reviews and design documentation releases. 20% 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 $156,956 - $214,300/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.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Utilizing Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks to draft 3D CAD and 2D drawings for mechanical assemblies
• Utilizing statistical process analysis methods with Python or MATLAB to assess manufactured results against design requirements
• Using Keynote or PowerPoint to present design investigations, design proposals, or manufacturing summaries
• Applying failure analysis practices, including “Design-Of-Experiment” methods, commonality analysis and root cause identification to improve product reliability and quality
• Utilizing statistical process analysis methods with Python or MATLAB to assess manufactured results against design requirements
• Setting up and analyzing the performance simulation of mechanical assemblies using Ansys Workbench or SolidWorks FEA
• Designing-for-assembly using best practices including part reduction, design symmetry, precision alignment markers, tooling / automation clearances and part reuse
• Design for manufacturing principles through material selection, tolerance analysis, part geometry optimization, and the integration of suitable joining techniques and manufacturing equipment
• Using GD&T best practices to guarantee design intent, functional assembly, and manufacturability across multiple suppliers and vendors
• Prototyping with 3D printing, laser cutting and laser engraving for rapid iteration of mechanical parts and assemblies to assess relative performance
• Experience using advanced statistical libraries, including python Scikit-Learn, PyTorch and Pandas, to conduct exploratory data analysis and create comprehensive data summaries

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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