Apple

Mechanical Design Engineer, AppleCare Engineering - Hardware Tool & Packaging Design

Apple$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of mechanical design experience
  • Experience in electromechanical systems from concept to production
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX or SolidWorks) for model creation and 2D drawing authoring
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturability in plastics and metals (molding, machining, etc.)
  • Understanding of electromechanical systems and involvement in EE design decisions
  • Experience with design of experiments (DOEs) for validation
  • Effective communication of technical information to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver electromechanical tools and fixtures for Apple product diagnostics and repairs
  • Contribute to the full development lifecycle from concept to production
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams and vendors during the design process
  • Conduct prototype testing, assembly, and troubleshooting of designs
  • Create production-ready models and associated documentation for tools and fixtures
  • Engage in vendor development and quality assessment during production ramp
  • Execute design validation through experimentation and inspection methods

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-functional teamwork
  • Hands-on contributions to innovative product designs
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in mechanical design
  • Potential for growth within a renowned global company
  • Involvement in impactful projects that support major product lines
Full Job Description
As a Mechanical Design Engineer on the ACE team, you will play a central role in designing and delivering electromechanical tools and fixtures that support the diagnosis and repair of Apple products across all business lines. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from early concept and requirements definition through detailed design, vendor development, certification, and production ramp, working with growing independence as you build expertise in the role. This is a hands-on, high-impact position that sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and global repair operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study with at least 3 years of experience in mechanical design Background contributing to electromechanical system design across multiple phases of development, from concept through production Knowledge of 3D CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks to produce production-ready models and author 2D drawing packages Application of design for manufacturability across plastics and metals, including molding, machining, casting, stamping, and 3D printing Understanding of electromechanical systems including mechanical, electrical, and thermal integration, and engaging on electrical engineering (EE) design decisions at the system level Execution of design of experiments (DOEs) to validate tools, fixtures, or processes Utilization of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), first article inspection (FAI), and process capability index (Cpk) practices on 2D drawings Familiarity with prototyping, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting History of communicating technical information to cross-functional and non-technical audiences Experience partnering with vendors to co-develop electromechanical systems from early prototyping through production ramp. Includes hands-on involvement in iterative builds, mass production planning, technical support, and quality assessment. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on manufacturing, dynamics, controls, robotics, or electromechanical design Experience with robotic or automated electromechanical systems, including motion control, actuation, and sensing integration Ability to define firmware and software logic flows for electromechanical systems, and collaborate with software and firmware engineers to implement, validate, and refine designs Knowledge of manufacturing change order (MCO) processes for printed circuit board (PCB) designs within electromechanical systems Experience working with international suppliers through product development and production ramp Understanding of global safety certification programs such as UL or CE through to approval Experience managing multiple concurrent programs in ambiguous environments, including creating PRDs, BOMs, part tracking systems, and revision schedules Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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