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Product Design Lab Engineer

Apple Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

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$124k - $218k/yr Full time Additive Manufacturing Cnc Milling Design

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Job Description

Own end-to-end build-out, commissioning, and daily operation of a new Product Design lab in Sunnyvale.

Responsibilities

Lead build-out, commissioning, and daily operation of a new Product Design lab; translate design concepts into an executable build path.
Machine and fabricate urgent prototype parts on-site using primarily CNC and manual equipment; perform dimensional inspection to qualify parts.
Route heavier fabrication and specialized characterization to internal shops, peer labs, and external vendors.
Manage the full lab request lifecycle from intake through delivery, while keeping the lab safe, calibrated, and audit-ready.
Build prototype parts on-site using CNC milling, manual machine tools, and 3D printing, including programming, setup, fixturing, and tooling selection.
Shape the lab facility during construction: layout, utilities, and equipment strategy; specify, source, install, and commission required equipment to bring it online.
Own ongoing lab management and maintenance: preventive maintenance, calibration schedules, tooling and consumables, spares, service contracts, and equipment upgrades as capabilities evolve.
Partner with Product Design engineers on build strategy and iteration; convert concepts and requirements into manufacturable execution.
Scope build needs and coordinate heavier fabrication with internal shops, peer labs, or external vendors, including relationships, quotes, and timelines.
Perform routine dimensional inspection and measurement; determine when deeper metrology or material characterization should be escalated to specialized resources.
Own request intake, prioritization, scheduling, and delivery; resolve on-site work and route only what requires specialized teams.
Maintain a safe, audit-ready lab environment, including environmental health and safety compliance, training, and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Hands-on CNC machining experience, including setup, fixturing, tooling selection, and producing finished parts to drawing requirements.
Experience owning the operation and upkeep of a prototyping, R&D, engineering lab, or machine shop, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety.
Hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and test work in a prototyping or R&D environment.
Experience performing dimensional inspection and measurement, and interpreting drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
Experience scoping and specifying machined parts and working with internal or external fabrication suppliers.
Ability to work on-site in a lab environment, including lifting and moving up to 25 lbs and safely operating lab equipment, with occasional schedule flexibility around build and bring-up milestones.

Technologies

CNC milling
manual machine tools
3D printing
CNC mill
laser cutters

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (including tuition) for formal education related to advancing your career
Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs
Discretionary restricted stock unit awards eligibility
Option to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (as applicable)
Relocation (as applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing, standing up, expanding, or significantly reconfiguring a lab, cleanroom, or machine shop, including layout, utility and infrastructure requirements, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
Experience operating and maintaining various types of 3D printers and laser cutters.
Depth in CNC machining and CAM, including multi-axis work, difficult materials, tight-tolerance features, or process development for prototype parts.
Complementary fabrication skills such as sheet metal, welding, or precision finishing.
Track record working as an embedded engineering partner, engaging with the engineering problem behind a request rather than fulfilling it as written.
Experience owning environmental health and safety compliance, calibration programs, or audit readiness for a technical space.
Strong vendor and supplier management skills, including quoting, scheduling, and quality follow-through.
Experience in metrology and GD&T.
Self-directed and highly organized, with judgment to work independently as the sole on-site owner and escalate to a remote peer network when appropriate.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite). Salary: USD 123,739 - 218,000 per yearly.

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