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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Watch

Cupertino, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Designing precision assembly and measurement processes and R&D for complex automation solutions to ensure quality and delivery of Apple products.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing engineer (automation & assembly)

Builds

Automated and semi-automated equipment and processes for product assembly and measurement

Domain

Consumer electronics manufacturing, precision engineering, automation

Required skills

Design for Manufacturability, Process Engineering, Failure Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, Machine Qualification, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Leadership, RFQ/RFP Management, Supplier Management

Preferred skills

New Product Introduction (NPI), Cost Reduction, Project Management, GD&T, CAD (NX/SolidWorks/ProE), Optics (CCD/Lasers), Adhesives (PSA/VHB), Robotics (6-axis/SCARA), PLC/PC-based Control Systems, JMP/Minitab

Technologies

NX, SolidWorks, ProE, JMP, Minitab, Six Sigma, PLC, SCARA, 6-axis robots, CCD cameras, 2D/1D lasers

Responsibilities

Develop and improve assembly/measurement processes; Mentor third-party suppliers and CMs; Organize cross-functional reviews; Create RFQs/RFPs for automated equipment; Travel internationally for equipment bring-up and qualification; Drive failure analysis and issue resolution; Run equipment experiments to bound capability; Analyze data to communicate machine capability.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC