Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Mac

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!

Description

Apple AME is responsible for designing precision assembly and measurement processes for Apple products. Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have direct impact to the quality and delivery of Apple products. Design, implement and successfully scale automated and semi-automated solutions based upon sound engineering principles and the technologies developed for a specific application. Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing equipment and fixtures, including development and maintenance of assembly EnF, data correlation, as well as the capability for failure analysis on the yield hitters and reliability issues from EnF and process perspectives, and post-ramp qualification and new process implementation. Work together with the cross-functional teams and vendors to drive for product solutions, increase line efficiency and control product quality.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years in an engineering role with experience in customized automation equipment used for alignment, assembly and/or measurement of components. Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment, and work independently under pressure. Solid understanding of pneumatics, servo motors, robotics(6-axis and/or SCARA), CCD, laser sensor, PLC and and PC-based control systems. Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Self starter with innovation, integrity and attention to details, be able to work in a matrix organization. Understands machine qualification including correlation, process capability (Cp/Cpk) and Gage Repeatability / Reproducibility (GR&R). Have a proven working knowledge of design of experiments and failure analysis, be able to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T). Understands and build tolerance analysis for parts and assemblies. Be open and willing to travel internationally to contract manufacturer factory up to 25%. Automation experience on following areas is a strong plus: auto glue dispensing, pick and place, robotics, AOI(vision/laser), active alignment or auto screwing. JMP data analysis & Six Sigma experience, Python skills in data automation preferred. Understand key metrics that impact machine learning algorithms and how to enable ML/AI for smart manufacturing strategy. Mandarin speaking a plus. NX CAD experience a plus.