APPLE

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, you will help us leave the world better than we found it!

In this highly visible role, you will support the selection, implementation & optimization of manufacturing processes for our legendary soft goods products. You will apply your mechanical engineering experience and work multi-functionally with Product Design Engineering and Industrial Design to assess product features for manufacturability, and recommend capable processes and equipment.

Key Qualifications

MINIUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience supporting new product launches to mass production from a mechanical, tooling engineering, or product development perspective with a solid understanding of DFM, DOE, GD&T, SPC techniques.
• Ability to work on a variety of components that will be subassemblies or part of main assembly. Examples include being familiar with various hardware including manufacturing and installation, molding, sanding, coating, lasers, robotic fixtures, etc.
• Experience with mechanical fabricated parts, jigs, fixtures, process tooling, and manufacturing processes is required.
• Excellent problem solver, using structured problem solving methodology to assign root cause, plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Hardworking and dedicated in working on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with highly cosmetic parts a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment of high-end softgoods is a plus.
• Post molding processes for Silicone, plastics, TPU preferred.

Description

Process Development:

•  Planning, proposing, and helping experiments to produce timely and accurate analyses used to drive design, development, and supply chain decisions.
• Provide assistance in assessing the suitability of a fabrication technology for a given part design. Planning validation exercises to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capability. Analyzing results of validation exercises and provide technical recommendations.
• Reviewing progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for critical process related issues.

New Product Introduction:

• Acts as supporting engineer to drive process development and capability assessment activities, reviewing part design documentation to ensure alignment with process capability.
• Assigns specific tasks and work with Apple suppliers to support process development and/or data gathering activities. Set clear goals for results and provide timely reviews of performance throughout program.
• Help to establish validation procedures to determine acceptance of tooling into development builds as well as mass production.

Supplier Execution:

• Help to review supplier tool design, process flow, equipment selection, DFM, and DOE proposals. Identify shortfalls and corrective actions to ensure design compliance.
• Work with supplier engineering teams to map out process development exercises, secure resources, and contribute to schedules in line with program goals
• Assess supplier factory readiness (layout, UPH, key stations) for production ramp. Identify potential execution issues and drive provide actions to mitigate risk.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Tooling, or Material Science.

Key Qualifications

• Strong abilities and background in materials characterization with hands-on troubling (understanding of analytical tools such as SEM / TEM / EDX / FTIR / XPS etc.).
• Experience in leading process development in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the selection, set-up, and validation of manufacturing equipment.
• Good English written and oral commination skills, emails, con-calls and presentation.
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams and drive towards common goals. Ability to work in unstructured environment. Detail oriented and as required to solve specific complicated process problems.
• Ability to present technical analysis of manufacturing capability to diverse cross-functional team.
• A team player who is self-motivated, result oriented and detail driven.
• Frequent domestic travel required.

Description

• Define best-in-class processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements.
  Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications.
• Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and product production ramp, and drive engineering issues to resolution.
• Use data to drive process decisions, basic data analysis, DOEs, SPC, etc.
• Identify, research, develop, and qualify premier equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Define part tolerance and specifications by demonstrating process capability to Product Designers and Industrial Designers.
• Work with Global Supply Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements using selected equipment and manufacturing suppliers.
• Work with Manufacturing Quality Engineers to work on and close quality issues, drive yield improvement, and ship good parts to downstream supply chain nodes.
• Coordination of activities and direction through clear communication between the Asia and US-based teams, as well as suppliers.
• Lead process development/have expertise in one of the process development areas listed below:
  CNC machining - Develop all CNC milling and turning processes. Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, High Speed Machining implementation, support the programming and optimization of all CNC-related activities. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on SPC data analysis.
• Surface Finishing - Develop new processes in the area of blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, anodizing, and PVD. Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met.
• Assembly - Develop all assembly processes. Includes incorporating welding, gluing/adhesives, and mechanical fit based processes. Support qualification of equipment at suppliers, including detailed documentation of process parameters. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and justify automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics.
• Glass Processing - Develop all processes for glass scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration and functional coatings (with inks, and other thin film deposition techniques etc). Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met.

Education & Experience

BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Summary

The people here at Apple don’t just build products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that encourages the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! Apple is seeking highly qualified people for the position of Computer Vision Engineer and Researcher. The team pursues research & development in the areas of machine learning (ML) with particular focus on computer vision (CV). As a member of the team, you will work on some of the most ambitious technical problems, develop new ML solutions that will affect future Apple products, and collaborate with the best product teams to integrate your ideas into products. In addition, you will engage with the academic community by publishing your innovative research, and speaking at conferences and events.

Description

You will research and develop innovative ML strategies for challenging problems that will affect future Apple products. You will collaborate with broader teams across Apple to transfer AI/ML solutions. You will have opportunities to provide technical mentorship and guidance and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You are self-motivated, excellent problem solver, a go-getter. You are quick to form relationships and work well with change and ambiguity. You have strong programming skills with tried experience crafting, prototyping, and delivering sophisticated algorithmic solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

In-depth expertise in computer vision (CV)

Expertise in one or more of the below fields : Computer Vision, including but not limited to 3D semantic scene understanding, generative models, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, Neural Network Architectures for 3D, Computational Photography and Videography, Visual Representative Learning, Active Sensing, Pattern Recognition, Computer Graphics, diffusion model, autoregressive approach.

Familiar with python, Tensorflow or Pytorch

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Vision, AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Graphics.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent programming skills in C/C++, CUDA or other GPGPU

Strong publication record demonstrating innovative research

Good presentation skills

Passionate about building extraordinary products

Encouraged to perform well in a fast-paced environment, to complete the tasks assigned, to meet the production goals and, at the same time, to explore independently innovative ideas that can improve and transform the product experience of Apple customers

Be able to deliver ML technologies aligned with the values of Apple, ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and respect for user privacy

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.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain development, sourcing management and cost negotiation
• Outstanding analytical/negotiation skills
• Ability to toggle between strategic and detail oriented thinking
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Excellent communicators, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives
• Mechanical and/or prior technical acumen to effectively negotiate by leveraging manufacturing process and product design fundamentals
• Web/app development experience is a plus

Description

The CSM team is responsible for helping develop the longer term supply chain strategy of mechanical enclosures as well as collaborating with key partners in our Finance and Operations leadership teams. The CSM team works with our partners in Operations as well as Engineering do develop the best cost strategy and deals to support Apple’s product roadmap. Commercial and Strategy Managers sit at the intersection of Apple's business activities and engineering communities and balance the needs of both groups to ensure successful product launches with competitive costs.

Key Cost and Strategy Manager job responsibilities:

• Maximize strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills to build out both near and long-term strategies and cost discussions with our manufacturing partners.

• Work hand-in-hand with project Global Supply Managers, other Operations teams, and Engineering teams to understand new design cost opportunities as well as how to best intercept new supplier selection to improve Apple’s commercial and cost leverage.

• Strategize and develop creative and unique deals that enable lower costs for Apple across multiple lines of business.

• Develop quarterly negotiation proposals using Apple’s volume and forward-looking production plans to strike attractive deals which bring down the costs of components in our shipping products.

• Analyze detailed should-cost and bottoms-up cost models to find opportunities to improve on operational efficiency and costs including qualification of new or different processes.

• Develop and present internal cost roadmaps and cost updates for executive level discussions and reviews.

• Help develop long-term supplier roadmap, including focus areas for further diversification — both in terms of quantity of suppliers and geographic diversity.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree enrolled. MBA is a plus.

Summary

Do you have a passion for teaching and building relationships with others? Keeping an Apple Store thriving requires a diverse set of leadership skills, and as a Manager, you’re a master of them all. In the store’s fast-paced, dynamic environment, you exhibit composure as you learn from each new challenge. You build and inspire high-performing teams of unique individuals who deliver positive experiences for customers as they learn, shop, and get support. Most importantly, you share the Apple vision with employees and customers. As a Manager, you work with others to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive amazing customer experiences — and results — through team development.
• Experience with diplomatically managing multiple commitments to customers, staff, and operations.
• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing retail environment.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each others’ differences and having the curiosity to learn.
• Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.
• Role model inclusive leadership behaviors and build, develop and retain diverse teams.
• Take action to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all team members.

Description

As a Manager, you're responsible for inspiring your team to create ownership opportunities for customers on the sales floor. Elsewhere, you guide the talent that provides technical support and training, while working in partnership with the business team. And behind the scenes, you oversee operations such as inventory and visual merchandising. You actively build your teams - hiring, training, and developing team members in all these disciplines and more. Supporting Apple simplicity is a complex job, and you make it look easy.

Additional Requirements

• You have demonstrated leadership ability with at least five years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting.
• Cross-industry experience is welcome.
• You have a passion for learning about Apple technology and products.
• You read, write, and speak English Fluently.
• You are flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.

Summary

Do you have a passion for connecting with other people? As a Creative, you inspire creativity by sharing your knowledge with Apple Store visitors — first-timers or longtime loyal customers alike. You’re the foundation of the Apple Store’s welcoming environment that invites individuals to share their ideas and learn how to bring their visions to life. Those who work alongside you are knowledgeable teammates just as eager to share their skills as they are to learn more. Nothing gives you a greater thrill than empowering a customer to create something wonderful. You work with others to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

Both full-time and part-time jobs are available.

Key Qualifications

• Passion for education and ability to instruct by letting users learn by doing.
• Ability to teach small groups and multiple customers simultaneously.
• Tenacity to work with users to help them get the most out of their devices.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each others’ differences and having the curiosity to learn.
• Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Description

As a Creative, your main role at the Apple Store is that of instructor, whether guiding small groups to learn or helping individuals. You use your presentation skills to act as a facilitator, helping users get set up, get trained, and get going. But you're also an excellent listener, taking the time to understand what each user hopes to achieve or learn. By adjusting your teaching style to each user's individual skill level, you maximize their understanding and your own time. You recognize that purchasing a new product can sometimes help customers attain their goals. You spend much of your time leading scheduled sessions, but you're still comfortable interacting with store customers between those sessions. You're proud to enrich the lives of others - whether customers or team members - through teaching, in the way only a Creative can.

Additional Requirements

• You’re comfortable selling as well as teaching, helping your team members out as needed.
• You’re self-motivated and self-directed, and can adhere to a tightly structured training schedule.
• You can be adept at recommending other in-store support options, such as business services and the Genius Bar.
• You’ll need to be flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs.

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Experience with complex task management, facilities, teleconferencing, purchasing and day to day operations of their team
• Ability to work autonomously on assignments and handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion and utmost secrecy
• Experience in booking domestic and international travel itineraries
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident and well-informed decisions
• Demonstrates an ability to anticipate needs and changes, then react with the best interest of the business in mind
• Excellent organization skills, acute attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and time sensitive environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships cross-functionally
• Proficiency in Apple products and programs such as iCal and Keynote; knowledge of Excel preferred but not required
• Possess a “can-do” attitude for all situations, no task too big or too small to handle
• Extraordinary work ethic while balancing the needs of the individuals and the business
• Calm under pressure, sense of humor and good with people
• Experience planning, managing, and executing a large-scale event

Description

You will be a full-time Administrative Assistant to one of our AI/ML teams, while also being part of the larger admin support team for the organization. Daily activities will include equipment ordering/tracking/management, arranging for team off-sites/fun events/swag, assisting with/facilitating large team meetings, and coordinating closely with other admins and teams to coordinate meetings or collaborate on fun team events. Working with the broader team, you will contribute to a fun and creative approach to team needs and activities and be a champion for team morale. We are looking for an ambitious and highly organized individual who enjoys solving problems in creative ways and shines in a fast-paced and fun environment

Education & Experience

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience. Experience in high tech industry preferred.