Mechanical Design EngineerCupertino,California,United StatesHardwareApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. 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Product Design/Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development and validation of silicon validation test fixtures and provide fixture-design support to other Apple engineering teams.DescriptionThis design engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical development of test fixtures for silicon validation, with responsibilities including: - Defining mechanical requirement and interface for fixtures - Brainstorming design ideas and executing design concepts in all phases of a development cycle - Generating innovative designs with cross-functional teams - Defining mechanical component outlines and assembly schemes - Communicating cross-functionally on design directions and requirements. - Generating fixture design PD specifications - Performing dimensional and tolerance analysis - Leading and tracking multiple priorities within schedule requirements - Prototype bring-up, debug and characterization - Participating in the development of new testing processes - Conducting design reviews and driving fabrication - Design validation and characterization from prototype bring-up to product testing - Driving failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to reach design solutions and corrective actions.Minimum QualificationsThe candidate must be able to communicate well with cross-functional team members, able to efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals, and contribute positively to the engineering community.BS +10 years of relevant proven experience.Key QualificationsPreferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have hands-on product design experience in electronic products or modules, direct fixture design experience is highly preferred.Applied knowledge in signal integrity, printed circuit boards, material science and basic chemistry is beneficial.Experience with design and analysis tools including Solidworks, Creo, Ansys, Icepack is plusBe able to perform FEA using ANSYS or similar toolIn depth of 3D CAD experience required, NX preferred. Experience with ECAD-MCAD data exchange using IDF, IDX requiredDeep understanding of mechanical fabrication processes and be able to determine the best method for given design.Disciplined in GD&T practices and must be able to perform Tolerance Analysis of complex assemblies.Experience of designing various types of heat sinks and good understanding of electronics cooling for high power ASIC.Be able to perform structural analysis of ASIC Packages, Heat Sinks using ANSYS Mechanical or similar toolMust be able to create assembly BOM and familiar with PDM tools.Experience of designing equipment utilizing Air or pneumatic cylinders and mechanism.Ability to interact with management, team members and external vendors.Education & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsPay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. 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