Concept Prototyping Engineer
Core
Build functional, integrated prototypes and platforms that bring new concepts to life for Apple products, moving from sketches to hands-on demos for stakeholders.
Role type
Product prototyping engineer (mechanical/mechatronics)
Builds
Functional prototypes and platforms for internal Apple stakeholders
Domain
Consumer electronics / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
Product design, Industrial design sensitivity, 3D CAD, 2D CAD, Fabrication tools, Fabrication processes, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, Electromechanical engineering
Preferred skills
Siemens NX, Portfolio creation, Extended testing platform development, Cross-disciplinary collaboration, Speed-fidelity balance
Responsibilities
Brainstorm and iterate on experience concepts from sketch to integrated prototype, Design and fabricate parts for prototypes, Perform fit-checking and functionality-checking on prototypes, Synthesize feedback from cross-functional stakeholders, Support concept transfer to product development groups, Manage multiple projects simultaneously