Optical Sensing PD - Mechanical Engineer

The Optical Sensing Product Design team at Apple is seeking a mechanical engineer to build great experiences and bring Apple products to life. We develop sensors that change the way people interact with their technology. You will help a diverse team of talented engineers and play a key role in specifying, developing, characterizing, and validating the mechanical design of optical sensing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and validation of spectral sensing technology for Apple's product portfolio
• Generate and validate design concepts, focusing on mechanical design, engineering analysis, and documentation
• Identify design tradeoffs and risks to choose viable paths forward
• Design optical modules and packaging, ensuring system integration requirements are met
• Apply experiment design and scientific method to reduce design risk early
• Work with component part and manufacturing partners on design manufacturability
• Support external manufacturing vendors with process development and root cause analysis
• International travel between 10% and 25% may be required

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in designing miniature component or opto-mechanical modules for high-volume products
• Proficient in 3D CAD design (NX preferred)
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analyses, and manufacturing processes related to sensors and consumer electronics
• Application of statistical tools and techniques (Matlab, Python, JMP, etc.)
• Failure mode analysis, root-cause diagnosis, and system-level problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse team members and external vendors
• BS degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant proven experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical and manufacturing experience relating to optical elements, opto-mechanical modules, and/or optical sensing systems
• Simulation experience (FEA - structural / thermal or optical design techniques and software packages)
• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields

Apple offers a comprehensive benefits package, including base pay, potential for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, educational expense reimbursement, and various discounts on Apple products and services.