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Apple

Designs and sells hardware and software

Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Design

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Cupertino, CA, USA
In Person

International travel required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of mechanical system design experience in tooling, fixtures, mechatronics, electronics packaging, or optics is required.
  • At least 3 years of 3D computer-aided design experience with NX, SolidWorks, or Pro/Engineer is required.
  • Experience with drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices is required.
  • Experience with finite element analysis, tolerance stack-up, error budgeting, or root cause analysis is required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as precision machining and heat treatments is preferred.
  • Experience crafting stand-alone functional test stations is preferred.
  • Experience designing high-precision mechanisms and motion control systems is preferred.
  • Experience designing for low-particle environments and cleanrooms is preferred.
  • Knowledge of machine or computer vision systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of optical system integration, alignment, and stability testing is preferred.
  • Knowledge of robotics, automation, and wafer or device-under-test handling systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Own the design, development, and deployment of test systems for touch, sensing, and display modules in mass production.
  • Drive end-to-end mechanical design of stand-alone functional test systems and work with multifunctional teams on test-system development and deployment.
  • Design systems for automation integration and high-volume production environments.
  • Develop system requirements and perform detailed analysis and testing.
  • Apply engineering expertise in optics, precision mechanism design, and motion control.
  • Apply scientific methods and testing to debug issues and implement robust solutions.
  • Document best practices and standard operating procedures and maintain a library of proven designs.
  • Travel internationally as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A PhD in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of opto-mechanical system design experience, is preferred.

About the company

Apple designs, manufactures, and sells hardware and software across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, plus services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. The products work together through an integrated ecosystem where devices run Apple’s own operating systems and sync data via iCloud, delivering a seamless user experience. It differentiates itself by controlling both hardware and software end-to-end, maintaining a unified design, and expanding services and spatial computing. Its goal is to provide a cohesive, high-quality experience across devices while growing services revenue and expanding its ecosystem.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • Apple reported $109.4 billion fiscal Q3 2026 revenue, its strongest June quarter ever.
  • India revenue topped $10 billion in fiscal 2026, despite softer smartphone shipments.
  • Reuters on September 9, 2026 said Apple targets 40% of the foldable niche by 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Apple faces India CCPA scrutiny since September 15, 2026 over iOS 18 repair costs.
  • OpenAI’s July 2026 countersuit and 400 ex-Apple hires intensify talent leakage and trade-secret risk.
  • A $1,999 Duo prices out mainstream buyers; Samsung and Android foldables already dominate.

What makes Apple unique

  • John Ternus launched iPhone Duo September 9, 2026; Apple finally joined foldables.
  • Apple’s C2 modem and A20 Pro chips reduce Qualcomm dependence and tighten integration.
  • iOS 27 deepens Siri across messages, photos, and email with privacy-first positioning.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-6%
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