Module Design Engineer

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Develop state of the art haptic solutions for best user experience that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. End-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to Production. Brainstorm concepts and solutions to haptic related challenges. Prototype, evaluate, and debug innovative ideas. Design and define mechanical components and assembly schemes. Generate detailed specifications and drawings. 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. Conduct failure analysis and DOEs to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions. Generate new intellectual property. Collaborate with Industrial Design and System Engineering groups to determine and achieve both functional and aesthetic goals. Design for manufacturability with Process, Manufacturing Design, Technical Operations, and other cross functional teams. Communicate multi-functionally and throughout management structure on a regular basis (written, verbal, and presentation). Manage and track multiple priorities within schedule requirements. Lead design reviews and design documentation releases. 20% International Travel Required. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $156,956 - $214,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience and/or education must include:

Utilizing Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks to draft 3D CAD and 2D drawings for mechanical assemblies

Utilizing statistical process analysis methods with Python or MATLAB to assess manufactured results against design requirements

Using Keynote or PowerPoint to present design investigations, design proposals, or manufacturing summaries

Applying failure analysis practices, including “Design-Of-Experiment” methods, commonality analysis and root cause identification to improve product reliability and quality

Utilizing statistical process analysis methods with Python or MATLAB to assess manufactured results against design requirements

Setting up and analyzing the performance simulation of mechanical assemblies using Ansys Workbench or SolidWorks FEA

Designing-for-assembly using best practices including part reduction, design symmetry, precision alignment markers, tooling / automation clearances and part reuse

Design for manufacturing principles through material selection, tolerance analysis, part geometry optimization, and the integration of suitable joining techniques and manufacturing equipment

Using GD&T best practices to guarantee design intent, functional assembly, and manufacturability across multiple suppliers and vendors

Prototyping with 3D printing, laser cutting and laser engraving for rapid iteration of mechanical parts and assemblies to assess relative performance

Experience using advanced statistical libraries, including python Scikit-Learn, PyTorch and Pandas, to conduct exploratory data analysis and create comprehensive data summaries

Preferred Qualifications

N/A