Rapid Prototyping Specialist — Multi-Material Fabrication

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 106,475 - 186,867; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a hands-on fabrication specialist to translate early-stage concepts into physical prototypes for multiple hardware products.

You will fabricate prototypes, set up machines, and work with researchers, designers, and engineers to ensure rapid, high-fidelity results. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience across CNC, 3D printing, or molding, plus experience with metals and plastics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in at least one fabrication category (CNC, 3D printing, or molding).
• Experience with metals, plastics, and soft materials.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities in research.
• Ability to program complex 3D parts in CNC or optimize rapid prototyping.
• Ability to validate dimensions with metrology tools.
• Experience with Jira or similar work ticketing systems.
• Full-time, on-site presence required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate research tools, prototypes, and fixtures across a broad range of methods.
• Prepare materials, set up, and operate fabrication machines, and conduct checks on finished components.
• Work directly and frequently with researchers, designers, and engineers to interpret concepts and translate them into physical prototypes.
• Select appropriate materials, processes, and tolerances based on intent rather than fixed specifications.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment to high safety and quality standards.
• Support lab operations, including tooling, consumables, and equipment readiness.

Skills

5‑axis CNC

3D printing

Injection molding

Metals

Plastics

Communication

Collaboration

Jira

Education

Degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or industrial design

Tools

Jira

Job description

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a hands-on fabrication specialist to translate early-stage concepts into physical prototypes for multiple hardware products.

You will fabricate prototypes, set up machines, and work with researchers, designers, and engineers to ensure rapid, high-fidelity results. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience across CNC, 3D printing, or molding, plus experience with metals and plastics.