Sensing HW Data Collection Systems - Mechanical… at Apple · Cupertino

Summary: Apple's Data Collection Systems team develops hardware that integrates advanced sensing technologies into products and supports early-stage data collection and new feature development. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with electrical, optical, firmware, and software engineers to design, prototype, fabricate, validate, and integrate mechanical systems for low-volume manufacturing.

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

Required Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with good analytical skills and familiarity selecting materials and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and generating 2D manufacturing drawings
- Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to real-world manufacturing and quality control processes including IQC, IPQC, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and GD&T
- Experience with Siemens NX and and familiarity with design, fabrication and assembly of flexible or rigid printed circuit boards
- Hands-on experience integrating electronics, sensors or cameras within tight packaging or thermal constraints
- Understanding of optical and imaging systems, force, touch, or inertial sensing technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors
- MS in mechanical engineering with proven industry or internship experience

Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Selection and Manufacturing Processes, 3D CAD Modeling, 2D Manufacturing Drawings, Manufacturing Quality Control, Tolerance Analysis, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Siemens NX, Electronics, Sensor, and Camera Integration, Optical, Imaging, and Sensing Technologies, Written and Verbal Communication

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., Apple employees can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan., Comprehensive medical and dental coverage., Retirement benefits., A range of discounted products and free services., For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition., This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments., This role might be eligible for relocation.