Senior R&D Equipment Design & Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
143 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $255k
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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 · Senior R&D Equipment Design & Development Engineer

The Sr. R&D Equipment Design & Development Engineer joins the Display Technologies Organization within the Module Technology Center to develop new display and optical module architectures for future products. This hands-on, interdisciplinary role involves designing, assembling, and validating complex R&D equipment while ensuring robust, repeatable processes for technology transfer. The engineer will perform testing on critical sub-systems in development labs and communicate technical findings to cross-functional partners across optics, process, electrical, and control systems domains. Required skills include mechanical design using CAD systems like Solidworks, NX, or AutoCAD, alongside experience with precision motion, vacuum systems, machine imaging, sensing, pneumatics, and handling miniaturized components. Preferred qualifications include programming in Python, C++, or Labview for system controls and GUIs, as well as AI/ML experience to enhance mechanical design and data analysis within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, assemble, and develop new R&D equipment for display and optical module architectures.
  • Create versatile design solutions that ensure robust and repeatable manufacturing processes.
  • Develop scalable equipment features to facilitate technology transfer to partner teams and vendors.
  • Perform hands-on testing and validation of critical sub-systems to qualify complex equipment systems.
  • Communicate design intent, empirical results, and optimization opportunities to cross-functional partners and management.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective technical solutions.
  • Integrate multi-disciplinary features including motion systems, vacuum systems, pneumatics, and machine imaging.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
  • Experience with mechanical design using CAD systems such as Solidworks, NX, or AutoCAD.
  • Experience in complex equipment system design, assembly, testing, validation, and bring-up.
  • Experience with precision motion systems, vacuum systems, machine imaging/sensing, pneumatics, and handling miniaturized components.
  • Experience troubleshooting equipment issues by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
  • Preferred: PhD degree with 3+ years or MS degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Labview for system controls and GUIs.

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