Apple
Sensing HW Data Collection Systems - Mechanical Engineer
$129K–$225K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree; MS in mechanical engineering with proven industry or internship experience is preferred.
About the job
Designs and builds mechanical hardware for early-stage data collection systems that integrate new sensing technologies into Apple products.
What you'll do
- Develop robust, manufacturable mechanical designs; create and evaluate prototypes with machine shops and vendors.
- Support design validation, including thermal analysis and reliability testing, and assist with engineering builds and failure analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integrate mechanical, electrical, optical, firmware, and software components.
What they ask for
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, analytical skills, and familiarity selecting materials and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and creating 2D manufacturing drawings.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Nice to have
- Exposure to manufacturing and quality processes such as IQC, IPQC, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, and GD&T; experience with Siemens NX and printed circuit boards.
- Hands-on electronics, sensor, or camera integration experience; understanding of optical/imaging or sensing technologies; strong communication skills; or an MS in mechanical engineering with industry or internship experience.
Pay
$129,300 and $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
3D CAD, Siemens NX, IQC, IPQC, DFM/DFA, GD&T
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