Sensing Systems Mechanical Engineer, Data Collection

Apple; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Data Collection Systems team in California. You will collaborate with electrical, optical, embedded firmware, and software engineers to realize mechanical designs that integrate new technologies into systems for early-stage data collection.

You will assist in setting technical requirements, design detailing, prototyping, fabrication, and the mechanical build process of low-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and generating 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for systems utilizing 3D CAD, ensuring robustness and manufacturability.
• Create and evaluate proof-of-concepts, working with machine shops and vendors for fabrication.
• Support design validation planning and execution, including thermal analysis and reliability testing.
• Support assembly and integration for internal engineering builds or external contract manufacturer builds, including rapid failure analysis to mitigate issues and maintain project timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to help define and refine design, testing, and validation requirements, aligning with user specifications and operational needs.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Analytical skills

Materials selection

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3D CAD modeling

2D manufacturing drawings

Job description

Apple is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Data Collection Systems team in California. You will collaborate with electrical, optical, embedded firmware, and software engineers to realize mechanical designs that integrate new technologies into systems for early-stage data collection.

You will assist in setting technical requirements, design detailing, prototyping, fabrication, and the mechanical build process of low-volume manufacturing.