Haptics Product Design Engineer

Role Number: 200684272-3401

Summary

The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch! Our key goal is to enable the world’s best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of versatile and forward-thinking individuals. We are seeking a Product Design / Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Imagine what you could do at Apple! Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?

Description

You will have end-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to production. You will be expected to work with a variety of cross functional teams and vendors to accomplish this.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

• Experience with 3D CAD, 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis

• Strong fundamentals in mechanics

• Skilled at problem-solving, using tools like the scientific method, root cause analysis, and DOE creation (Design of Experiments)

• Proficient with mechanical or electromagnetic FEA tools

• Applied knowledge of electrical circuits, material science, and basic chemistry

• Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Project experience in consumer electronics products design

• Design and/or research experience with haptic technologies

• Experience in the design and application of electromagnetic and actuators

• Expert knowledge of electro-mechanics and dynamics

• Proficiency with data analysis tools (JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc)

• High volume mass production experience (DFM)

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.