Systems Product Design Engineer - Mechanical & CAD/FEA

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

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.