Mechanical Prototyper

San Diego, California


Employer: Apple
Industry: Hardware
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Summary
We're a diverse collection of hardware focused thinkers and doers. We continually reimagine what's possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our daily practices - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it!
The Product Design Engineering group working on new and future product concepts is looking for a Prototyper who will be responsible for assisting in the design, fabrication, and assembly/disassembly of prototype parts and assemblies.



Description
We are the hands-on technical team that carries the design of Apple products through the entire process, from early prototyping to mass production. By joining our team, you'll work side by side with your teammates inside Apple and at our partner facilities to define parts of the system in CAD, create drawings, and collaborate with vendors to produce these parts. You will support the fabrication, modification, and repair of prototype hardware that will indirectly and directly inform what we ship to customers.

Design and fabrication of functional electro-mechanical prototypes of various sizes, materials and levels of complexity
Execute detailed assembly procedures, accurately record and communicate progress and challenges
Assemble mechanical and electrical test fixtures and setups to facilitate product testing
Maintain prototypes & perform failure analysis on electro-mechanical systems
Work closely with engineers to support project development work
Perform a mix of independent and collaborative work




Created: 2024-09-22
Reference: 200569062
Country: United States
State: California
City: San Diego
ZIP: 92109

About Apple

Founded in: 1976
Number of Employees: 154000