Job description
Summary
Posted: Feb 17, 2023
Role Number:
200463916
We’re a diverse collection of hardware focused thinkers and doers. We continually reimagine what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our daily practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it! The Product Design Engineering group working on new and future product concepts is looking for a Prototyper who will be responsible for assisting in the design, fabrication, and assembly/disassembly of prototype parts and assemblies.
Key Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant prototyping experience (electro-mechanical preferred)
- Hands-on experience with shop tools, prototype fabrication techniques and equipment (3D printers, laser cutter, lathe, mill, etc.)
- Familiarity with inspection and analysis equipment (microscopes, load cells, etc.)
- Familiar with a wide range of materials (plastics, foams, textiles, metals, composites), their properties, and methods of processesing them
- Ability to understand and to develop hand sketches, CAD models, and technical drawings
- Experience root causing failures and implementing corrective actions
- Strong mechanical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Team player with excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to predict timelines and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Description
We are the hands-on technical team that carries the design of Apple products through the entire process, from early prototyping to mass production. By joining our team, you'll work side by side with your teammates inside Apple and at our partner facilities to define parts of the system in CAD, create drawings, and collaborate with vendors to produce these parts. You will support the fabrication, modification, and repair of prototype hardware that will indirectly and directly inform what we ship to customers.
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Design and fabrication of functional electro-mechanical prototypes of various sizes, materials and levels of complexity
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Execute detailed assembly procedures, accurately record and communicate progress and challenges
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Assemble mechanical and electrical test fixtures and setups to facilitate product testing
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Maintain prototypes & perform failure analysis on electro-mechanical systems
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Work closely with engineers to support project development work
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Perform a mix of independent and collaborative work
Education & Experience
Background in Mechanical Engineering (AS/BS preferred)
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- 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 $50.00 and $75.48/hr, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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