Haptics Product Design Engineer
Description For Haptics Product Design Engineer
The Haptic Engineering team at Apple develops innovative haptic solutions central to products like iPhone and Apple Watch. They're seeking a Product Design / Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for mechanical design and integration of haptic actuators from concept to production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Brainstorming concepts and solutions to haptic-related challenges
- Prototyping, evaluating, and debugging innovative ideas
- Designing and defining mechanical components and assembly schemes
- Generating detailed specifications and drawings
- Analyzing static and dynamic structures
- Developing new manufacturing and assembly processes with external vendors
- Validating and characterizing designs through multiple iterations
- Conducting failure analysis and design of experiments
- Generating new intellectual property
The role requires collaboration with multi-functional teams, including Industrial Design and system engineering groups. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting, and knowledge of electro-mechanics and dynamics. Experience in consumer electronics product design and haptic technologies is a plus.
Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, potential stock awards, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. They are committed to inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities for all applicants.
Responsibilities For Haptics Product Design Engineer
- Lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences
- Brainstorm concepts and solutions to haptic related challenges
- Prototype, evaluate, and debug innovative ideas
- Design and define mechanical components and assembly schemes
- Generate detailed specifications and drawings
- Analyze static and dynamic structures to quantify fundamental device performance
- Participate in the development of new manufacturing and assembly processes with external vendors
- Validate and characterize designs through multiple iterations
- Conduct failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs)
- Generate new intellectual property
- Collaborate with Industrial Design and system engineering groups
- Design for manufacturability with cross-functional teams
- Communicate multi-functionally and throughout management structure
- Manage and track multiple priorities within schedule requirements
- Lead design reviews and design documentation releases
Requirements For Haptics Product Design Engineer
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Experience with 3D CAD, 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- Strong fundamentals in mechanics
- Skilled at problem-solving, using tools like the scientific method, root cause analysis, and DOE creation
- Applied knowledge of electrical circuits, material science, and basic chemistry
- Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Haptics Product Design Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
- Potential discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Potential relocation assistance
