Design Engineer Jobs in Cupertino, CA

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Description

Drive the end-to-end CAD file lifecycle for our additive manufacturing operations. Work closely with product design (PD) engineering teams to interpret specific engineering requests and generate accurate, robust CAD files from scratch, or meticulously modify existing concepts to meet exact project requirements. Your primary focus will be on CAD model creation and 2D drawing creation for additive manufactured components. Additionally, you will be expected to rigorously review additive part printability and drive support structure design and development to ensure successful physical realization of digital models and improve overall print yields. As a secondary objective, you will manage file sharing and ensure the alignment of new CAD designs with key stakeholders across manufacturing, product design, and our vendor bases. You will serve as the central hub for all 3D printing design files, utilizing Siemens NX and Teamcenter to securely download, open, review, and upload highly sensitive CAD models, ensuring seamless file transfer, strict version control, and flawless CAD execution across various engineering platforms. manufacturing, product design, and our vendor bases. You will serve as the central hub for all 3D printing design files, utilizing Siemens NX and Teamcenter to securely download, open, review, and upload highly sensitive CAD models, ensuring seamless file transfer, strict version control, and flawless CAD execution across various engineering platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Strong grasp of CAD software, specifically
• Siemens NX, with expertise in reviewing, creating, and modifying mechanical components, complex assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Deep understanding of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, specifically including the ability to evaluate part printability and develop robust
• support structures.
• Proficiency in secure file transferring methods and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), specifically utilizing Teamcenter to manage file sharing and align CAD designs with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to accurately translate concepts and requests from real product design engineers into robust, manufacturable CAD files.
• Ability to reconcile DFAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) feedback with design goals, anticipate printability challenges, and provide actionable feedback to a larger team of manufacturing and product engineers.
• Ability to reconcile DFAM (Design for Additive
• Manufacturing) feedback with design goals, anticipate printability challenges, and provide actionable feedback to a larger team of manufacturing and product engineers.
• Fluent spoken and written English skills with an ability to articulate complex, technical concepts and issues in a clear and concise manner to audiences of mixed backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of demanding, concurrent projects that often require creative solutions and intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal 3D printing and metal additive manufacturing processes (such as DMLS, SLM, or Binder Jetting).
• Experience working in a fast-paced product development or mass production environment.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.