Hardware Development Engineer

Summary

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Role Number:200567367

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Lead the development activities to design and develop innovative display modules used in future Apple products. Investigate up-to-date mechanical package designs and technologies such as display panel and backlight design to generate innovative ways that further improve Apple portable display performance and enables strong and compact system designs. Define and review the overall module mechanical architecture & performance requirements. Achieve system performance goals through mechanical design optimization, using 3D CAD (UG, Solidworks, ProE), prototyping, and new material and manufacturing processes. Define and implement meticulous validation plan for ME characteristics of the panels using a confirmed understanding of DOE (Design of Experiments), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and statistical process control techniques. Develop design solutions and corrective actions by driving failure analysis and DOEs to inform design changes, process controls and specifications, and quality control specifications. Work with system engineering team to understand the mechanical interface designs, including alignment features, tolerances analysis, and sophisticated materials for the components. Work with multi-functional project teams and supply base throughout product development phase and supporting the initial product ramp to initial mass production. Set plans of display developments, monitor and manage all the issues related with the display projects. Work with System team to develop display roadmap and technology development by providing display module design requirements. Design display components and identify suppliers required to meet specification. Define and review the display mechanical architecture and performance requirements for the system design. Drive failure analyses and design of experiments to reach design solutions; and perform mechanical design alignment features, tolerances analysis, and advanced material development. 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 $143,100 – $214,500/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. Apple is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 2 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
• Performing mechanical design & validation
• Experience of CAD modeling to prepare and release engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) package to perform mechanical, thermal, or other analysis to inform design decisions and failure analyses.
• Statistical analysis, process capability, and capable of large data set analysis using Python, Matlab, or similar data processing tool
• Experience in applying Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve engineering issues.
• Electronic component and assembly design development and knowledge of component manufacturing processes (ex. Injection molding, stamping, CNC)
• Product or component reliability tests, and failure analysis experience.
• Materials selection knowledge
• Component and assembly integration
• Prototyping

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A