Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Core Tech

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. 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. The people here at Apple don’t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering fields Minimum 3 years experience in automation equipment design, machine qualifications (DFM review), and advanced manufacturing process Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment and operate independently under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of optics principles as they relate to CCD cameras, 3D, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and critical alignment fixtures Understanding of glue adhesive dispense, PSAs and VHBs, or coils winding processes, sensing camera processes, glass or lens lamination processes Understanding of pneumatics, servo motors, 4axis and 6axis robots, PLC and PC-based control systems Understand and create tolerance analysis stack ups for assemblies and part level datums reference Understanding of AVI, automation visual inspection technology, include HW/SW/Vision development Knowledge of GD&T principles Understanding of X2, NX4, Validated Work, CAD, JMP, Minitab, and Six Sigma A passion and dedication in cost reduction, project management and automation engineering design Knowledge of AI technology or machine learning, adapt to automation development working principle Vietnamese and Mandarin language skills are highly preferred

Description

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Apple, you will design, develop, and scale high precision assembly and measurement manufacturing systems that directly shape the quality and reliability of Apple products. You'll lead the research and development of novel automation technologies, own complex engineering challenges from concept through high-volume production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and global manufacturing partners to continuously raise the bar.

Responsibilities

Automation Design for Manufacturability: Provide early and ongoing automation & manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable and repeatable. Include machine DFM review, set up SOP document creation and FAT/SAT automation line qualification standard. Product Engineering: Works all phases of a product from concept, to repeat automation manufacturing, to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically sophisticated testing methods, procedures and failure analysis. Include Geometry Dimensional & Tolerance Analysis knowledge. Enable the product design assembly via fully automation development. Process Engineering: Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve product quality and automation equipment efficiency. Include machine/process parameter set up skills. Understood several automation manufacturing process such as glue dispense, laser welding, etching, active alignment, etc. Failure/Data Analysis/Validation Result: Plans, develops, and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies tests to be performed, compiles data, and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards. This will include the use of Failure Analysis & Corrective Action & Validation Result (FACAVR), Design Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma & Monte Carlo tool principles. Responsible for warehouse automation process development across all APAC distribution centre.