System Product Design Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop the next generation of Mac and iPad devices, collaborating with design, software, and manufacturing teams. You will analyze structures, run DOEs, validate designs, create CAD models, and build prototypes while coordinating with external vendors on manufacturing processes.

Travel up to 20% is required, with a 40-hour work week. Join a diverse team driving innovative products that users rely on daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD (NX) to create models and documentation.
• Experience with GD&T to define critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with first-pass hand calculations for design parameters.
• Experience with DFMEA/FMEA to inform design decisions and risks.
• Experience with detailed FEA modeling and interpretation of results.
• Experience with JMP for data visualization of mechanical performance.
• Experience with Keynote or similar tools for presenting designs and trade-offs.
• Ability to select best manufacturing method from CNC, stamping, forming, casting, injection molding, 3D printing.

Responsibilities

• Develop next generation Mac and iPad devices and collaborate with engineers across disciplines.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, software and vendors to invent new forms and features.
• Analyze static and dynamic structures to quantify performance.
• Validate and characterize designs through iterations and DOE.
• Create predictive models and DOE, and perform failure analysis to resolve issues.
• Create CAD models and test prototypes; compare performance with models.
• Participate in design reviews, failure analysis and cross-team brainstorms.
• Travel up to 20% globally and domestically; maintain 40-hour work weeks.

Skills

3D CAD (NX)

GD&T

First principles hand calculations

DFMEA/FMEA

FEA modeling

Data visualization (JMP)

Technical presentation (Keynote)

Manufacturing process selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

JMP

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 Austin, Texas. Develop the next generation of Mac and iPad devices and interact with engineers across many disciplines in the company. Collaborate with design, marketing, software, and technology partners to invent new product forms and features. 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. Create predictive models, conducting design of experiments (DOEs), and failure analysis to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions. Create analytic and finite element models to predict the behavior of mechanical assemblies in various loading conditions. Create computer aided drafting (CAD) models of future technology investigations. Build, assemble, and test CAD models into functional prototypes and compare performance against predictive analytic and finite element models. Participate in team brainstorms, design reviews, failure analysis, and other forums to share relevant engineering expertise. 20% International and Domestic Travel Required. 40 hours/week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related position.
• 1 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Utilizing 3D Computer Aided Drafting, including Unigraphics/NX, to create 3D models and 2D documentation for individual parts and assemblies.
• Utilizing GD&T to clearly define critical part dimensions based on manufacturing capabilities and assembly tolerance requirements.
• Leveraging simplified mechanical modeling of complex systems for first past hand calculation of design parameters and requirements.
• Using DFMEA and FMEA analysis encompassing design, manufacturing, mechanical / environmental reliability and customer experience/satisfaction to inform design decisions and risks.
• Providing detailed modeling for complex FEA analysis, followed by in-depth interpretation of FEA results to refine the FEA, the design, and/or the boundary conditions.
• Utilizing data visualization tools, including JMP, to communicate mechanical testing and part/system performance metrics.
• Utilizing presentation software, including keynote, to clearly communicate complex mechanical designs, risk ratings, reliability and test results, and design trade-offs.
• Determine the best manufacturing method from an array of available techniques (including but not limited to: CNC, stamping, forming, casting, injection molding, 3D printing) by identifying part requirements and balancing cost, quality and system reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• n/a

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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