Manufacturing Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 86 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 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 · Manufacturing Design Engineer

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The Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - iPhone joins the Manufacturing Design Team to drive the development of key mechanical manufacturing processes across a global supply base. This role involves designing automation and fixtures, including machine design, vision systems, controls, and component fixturing for enclosure and module spaces. The engineer will collaborate with industrial design, product design, and contract manufacturers to create technical requirements, conduct detailed design reviews, and manage proof of concept projects. Key responsibilities include developing modular designs for capital equipment reuse, providing onsite support during production ramps, and conducting research for process improvements. Required skills include expertise in CAD, GD&T, motion control, machine vision, and robotics. The role focuses on solving manufacturing challenges such as laser welding, precision dispensing, and automated adhesive application to ensure high part yields and quality.

Skills

CAD GD&T Machine Design Fixture Design Robotics Motion Control Machine Vision JMP Matlab DFM DOE Laser Welding Precision Dispensing Siemens Beckhoff Mitsubishi Fanuc ABB

What you'll do

Drive automation and fixture design activities including machine design, vision systems, and controls for manufacturing processes.
Create CAD conceptual designs for assembly fixtures to reduce costs and improve part yields.
Develop modular fixture designs to ensure equipment can be reused across multiple product generations.
Evaluate automation requirements, create RFP packages, and assess the capabilities of external integrators.
Conduct detailed design reviews with integrators and manage proof of concept testing for new concepts.
Provide onsite technical support during FAT/SAT, stress runs, and production ramps to ensure equipment capability.
Design precision fixtures for advanced processes like laser welding, dispensing, and insert molding.
Perform R&D activities to deliver step-change improvements to manufacturing process capabilities.

What we're looking for

BS/MS degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, robotics, or equivalent).
5+ years of experience in automation, robotics applications, and fixture design for mass production.
Expertise in machine and fixture design.
Experience designing, deploying, and project managing automated lines with vision systems, motion control, and sensors.
Extensive experience using CAD to design mechanical components and precision fixtures using GD&T practices.
Ability to perform data analysis using statistical methods and software such as JMP or Matlab.
Expertise in vision-guided assembly, precision dispense, laser welding, and industrial robots/PLCs.
Ability to travel 25% of the time both domestically and internationally.

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