Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Core Tech
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 29, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Description
As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in the Core Tech team, you will be at the forefront of bringing Apple's next-generation products to life. You will lead the end-to-end development of highly automated, complex manufacturing processes-from early concept and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) through to mass production. By leveraging your expertise in advanced robotics, machine vision, and precision process engineering, you will bridge the gap between innovative product design and scalable, world-class manufacturing, ensuring our products are built with unprecedented precision and quality.
Minimum Qualifications
BSME or equivalent (MSME, MSIE desired), with 5 plus years in an automation engineering role with experience in automation equipment design (product design add on) as well as design for manufacturability and advanced manufacturing engineering.
Proven working knowledge of DFM (automation equipment design review).
Confirmed ability in automation engineering & manufacturing process field with relevant design technical expertise.
Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin and English.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 3D, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment fixtures.
Basic understanding of glue adhesive dispense, PSAs and VHBs, or coils winding processes, sensing camera processes, glass or lens lamination processes.
Understanding of pneumatics, servo motors, 4axis and 6axis robots, PLC and PC-based control systems a plus.
Understand and create tolerance analysis stack ups for assemblies and part level datums reference.
Knowledge of AI technology or machine learning, adapt to automation development working principle
Understanding of AVI, automation visual inspection technology, include HW/SW/Vision development
Knowledge of GD&T principles a plus.
X2, NX4, or Validated Work CAD experiences a plus. JMP, Minitab, and Six Sigma experience a plus.
Communicate effectively in a worldwide environment.
A passion and dedication in cost reduction, project management and automation engineering design.
Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility.