Machine Learning Operations Research Engineer

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Operations Research Engineer

The Machine Learning/Operations Research Engineer joins the team to apply advanced mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization algorithms to solve complex manufacturing challenges. This role focuses on production optimization by developing models for capacity, yield, cycle times, and shop-floor layout usage while building simulation models to act as digital twins of assembly lines. The engineer will also perform data fusion to integrate operational sources into actionable insights. Required technical skills include proficiency with solvers like Gurobi, CPLEX, CP-SAT, Pyomo, and GAMS; experience with simulation platforms such as Arena, FlexSim, SimPy, and AnyLogic; and machine learning tools including PyTorch and Scikit-learn. Preferred qualifications involve GenAI agentic workflows, LLM fine-tuning, and infrastructure tools like Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, Docker, and Ray to address manufacturing intelligence and supply chain strategies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement mathematical models to optimize factory capacity, yield, cycle times, and supply chain costs.
  • Create simulation models to act as "digital twins" of assembly lines to identify bottlenecks and test scenarios.
  • Implement data fusion techniques to integrate diverse operational data sources into actionable manufacturing intelligence.
  • Apply advanced optimization algorithms and statistical analysis to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Transform raw operational data into data-driven decisions for factory throughput and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Build and maintain models to optimize shop-floor layout usage and dynamic scheduling.
  • Develop GenAI applications, including agentic workflows and fine-tuned LLM/LMM models, where applicable.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with solvers and modeling languages such as Gurobi, CPLEX, CP-SAT, Pyomo, and GAMS.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation platforms including Arena, FlexSim, SimPy, and AnyLogic.
  • Experience with machine learning platforms such as PyTorch and Scikit-learn.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain complex mathematical theories to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Preferred experience in GenAI application building with agents, agentic workflows, and LLM/LMM fine-tuning.
  • Proficiency in using cutting-edge GenAI tools like Claude Code or Roo Code.
  • Familiarity with distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Airflow, Docker, and Ray.

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