Haptics Product Design Engineer
Apple · San Diego Metro Area ·
- Category
- Design
- Company size
- 1000+
Apple's San Diego Haptic Engineering team is hiring a Product Design Engineer to own the mechanical design and integration of next-generation haptic actuators end-to-end, from concept through mass production, with a path to owning magnetic design and actuator architecture. Core work spans 3D CAD, mechanics and magnetism, FEA, and magnetic measurement and characterization.
The Haptic Engineering team develops innovative haptic solutions that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch! Our key goal is to enable the world’s best user-experience and explore the possibilities using haptics. We are a highly multi-functional team working in a hands-on environment that values creativity, engineering excellence, and passion for innovation. New challenges arise every single day that require the sharp analytical skills of versatile and forward-thinking individuals. We are seeking a Product Design / Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and validate next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. Imagine what you could do at Apple! Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?
You will have end-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to production, with a path to owning the magnetic design and actuator architecture as you grow in the role. You will be expected to work with a variety of cross functional teams and vendors to accomplish this.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
- Experience with 3D CAD
- Strong fundamentals in mechanics and magnetism
- Working expertise of magnetic measurement and characterization, grade selection, and thermal demagnetization
- Skilled at problem-solving, using tools like the scientific method, root cause analysis, and DOE creation (Design of Experiments)
- Proficient with mechanical or electromagnetic FEA tools
- Applied knowledge of electrical circuits, material science, and basic chemistry
- Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Project experience in consumer electronics products design
- Design and/or research experience with haptic technologies
- Experience designing to perceptual or psychophysical targets
- Experience in the design and application of electromagnets and actuators
- Expert knowledge of electro-mechanics and dynamics
- Fluency with ML- and optimization-driven design exploration
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (JMP, MATLAB, Mathematica, Excel, etc)
- High volume mass production experience (DFM)
- Experience with 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis