Job Description

The Instrumentation PD group at Apple designs and develops the test equipment and fixtures that ensure Apple's most iconic products meet the highest quality standards. We're looking for a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to contribute to the development of novel automated calibration and metrology systems - from early concept through global manufacturing deployment. If you're a creative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of complex physics, precision engineering, and real-world manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

The Instrumentation PD team sits at the heart of Apple's global manufacturing operations, owning the test equipment and fixtures used to validate product technologies including cameras, health sensing, acoustics, and display. In this role, you'll contribute to the full lifecycle of automated metrology systems — working alongside senior engineers, product designers, operations, software teams, and global system integrators. You'll grow your technical depth across multiple engineering domains while directly influencing the quality of products used by hundreds of millions of people.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering field
Experience with mass-produced electronics manufacturing equipment — structures, sheet metal, plastics, robotics, or automation
Opto-mechanical or camera module design experience
Proficiency with UG NX or equivalent CAD platform
Experience with FEA stress analysis (ANSYS preferred)
Familiarity with Apple's NPI process and manufacturing environments
Experience developing or managing vendor ecosystems, particularly with global system integrators
Experience in project or program management
Written and verbal Mandarin language skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
1+ years of experience in mechanical design with a focus on complex electromechanical systems
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including mechanism design, material selection, tolerance analysis (GD&T), and DFMEA
Hands-on failure analysis experience — able to identify root cause and drive design improvements
Experience working with vendors or contract manufacturers in a product development and manufacturing environment
Ability to work cross-functionally across operations, software, and product design teams
Ability to travel internationally up to 25% to support station validation and factory integration