Haptics Product Design Engineer

Summary
The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple's products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch! Our key goal is to enable the world's best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of versatile and forward-thinking individuals. We are seeking a Product Design / Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Imagine what you could do at Apple! Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?



Description
You will have end-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to production. You will be expected to:
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 (including periodic international travel)
Validate and characterize designs through multiple iterations
Conduct failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions
Generate new intellectual property You will be working in a collaborative environment with multi-functional teams that specialize in diverse areas of expertise. Your responsibilities will also include:
Collaborating with Industrial Design and system engineering groups to determine and achieve both functional and aesthetic goals
Designing for manufacturability with Process, Manufacturing Design, Technical Operations, and other cross-functional teams
Communicating multi-functionally and throughout management structure on a regular basis (written, verbal, and presentation)
Managing and tracking multiple priorities within schedule requirements
Leading design reviews and design documentation releases

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