Operations Test Engineering - Mechanical Engineer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Operations and Supply Chain
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With the explosive growth of iPhone business we are creating new opportunities for individuals to work on the most exciting new products at Apple. We are seeking an individual with strong Test Engineering skills. You will be based in India and will have an active engagement with the hardware and Software Design and Operations teams in Apple.
Description
Mechanical Engineer focused on consumer electronic manufacturing test, involved in the planning and execution of New Product Introductions to Apple global manufacturing sites.
Work closely with Hardware Test teams to ensure the test fixture / processes required for the New Products meet the standards expected in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Interface with System Integrators, Equipment Vendors, Contract Manufactures and automation suppliers on a regular basis. Provide direction and mentorship to them and be the technical leader and driver. Serving as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders.
Review fixture designs, fabrication process, mechanical station bring up and cross vendor correlation studies. Utilize statistical tools such as GR&R, SPC and CPK to ensure fixtures are scalable and are continuing to perform reliably once qualified. Qualifying and rating both vendor and fixture performance for mass production deployment.
Perform Design for Manufacturing assessment, technical feedback and correcting errors. Works all phases of a product from concept to production. Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products test stations are being designed in a logical and cost effective manner incorporating FMEA, product design targets using the Engineering Requirements Specification (ERS).
Conduct failure analysis and mechanical issue resolution, as well as drive to closure potential gaps and correlations issues between tester suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Provide mechanical capability and product expertise to the regional test teams to ensure readiness for the new products. Support ad-hoc responses on mechanical engineering related issue with respect to technically complex stations, fixture cosmetic, tolerance stack, and/or station stability.
Communicate effectively in a worldwide environment. Prepare and present concise Test Engineering program status updates to the Exec team on a weekly basis.
Responsible to drive and ensure efficient and robust manufacturing test solutions in new product. You will focus on Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing improvements to support the next generation display technologies across a range of Apple products and systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electric, Manufacturing, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of mechanical engineer experience in high volume mobile device manufacturing in any of assembly, inspection, test station design, test development, qualification, maintenance and / or automation equipment.
- Experienced in working with cross functional teams such as hardware design, system teams, capital equipment, quality and process engineering. Also collaborating with system integrators, fixture manufactures and contract manufacturers.
- Knowledgable of tester qualification requirements including fabrication, calibration, interpretation in GR&R, CPK, design of experiments and failure analysis as well as correlation analysis.
- Project management and people management experience with excellent interpersonal skills both oral and written English.
- Ability to travel to global manufacturing sites to work with regional test teams at key points in the product development cycle. (Up to 25% international travel)
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in dynamic environment.
- Designed custom or pick & place automation solutions to streamline manufacturing and increase operational efficiency.
- Working onsite at contract manufacturing sites on daily basis.
- Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.