Mechanical Design Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200582288

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something, you’ll add something. Our Data Center Engineering team responsible for evaluating new technologies of IT servers, Data Center Infrastructure devices and systems. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to drive analysis, evaluation and collaboration of servers, data center cooling and electrical Infrastructure components, systems and equipment. We are looking for a team oriented, innovative, logical mindset, forward-thinking, self-confident, experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Description

As an Apple Mechanical Engineer you will drive the evaluation of wide variety of devices, equipment and systems in our focused lab environments and in our data centers. The key objective is to innovate or refine our test environments, evaluate and characterize systems, root cause failure analysis, with the goal of improving a concept, product, service, methods and procedures. Responsibilities Innovate and collaborate in designing or improving evaluation environments, test fixtures and systems for new technologies Define and document project requirements, risks, effort and schedule Drive transportation and vibration analysis Create or manipulate CAD 3D models for use with CFD, FEA, or other modeling and simulation tools Correlate lab data to model results, and collaborate findings to cross functional teams Conduct design validation of device or system to requirements, analyze and collaborate results across Apple development groups Contribute to our global body of knowledge and drive a cycle of continuous improvement at a global scale Support Data Center Operations including failure mode and root cause analysis, maintenance / troubleshooting support, and procedure review for both mechanical and electrical issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer, or a related field or equivalent job-related experience
• 5+ years experience with Mechanical 2D and/or 3D modeling tools
• 5+ years of experience analysis methods such as CFD, FEA, stress, strain, vibration analysis, thermal, fluid flow, or failure analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design, or validation or evaluation
• Hands on experience working in a dynamic lab environment
• Experience in researching, understanding and explaining complex systems in clear and concise language
• Experience in methods for root cause failure analysis and corrective actions
• A thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of a thermal design
• Strong modeling skills, modeling techniques with experience accurately capturing complex details, and understanding of machine shop processes
• Understanding of data center infrastructure operation and cooling solutions
• Proficient with Excel, Numbers, or equivalent to organize, analyze, and visualize data
• Self starter, self driven, and able to lead other team members
• Understanding of electrical engineering experience