Additive Prototype Fabricator

Shape the future of Apples hardware products! The Applied Research and Characterization team combines expertise in mechanical engineering human factors biomechanics data analysis statistics software and advanced fabrication. We deliver data-backed insights for design decisions across Apples entire hardware portfolio directly influencing products launched worldwide. Youll have access to cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across our global sites. Few teams offer this breadth of impact combined with world-class are looking for a hands-on maker with expertise in additive manufacturing and proficiency in a variety of fabrication methods to join a small high-impact advanced fabrication lab that builds prototypes for interdisciplinary applied research. If you are equally comfortable in the shop and at a whiteboard and you thrive when a designer or researcher walks up and asks you to make something that has never been made before we want to meet you.

In this role you will fabricate high-quality prototypes in support of applied research teams working across multiple hardware products. You will work closely and frequently with researchers designers and engineers in a shared lab environment translating early-stage concepts into physical form across a wide range of materials scales and fabrication methods. Because our prototypes serve internal research rather than production pipelines the emphasis is on speed fidelity to intent and creative problem-solving rather than volume or process standardization.

Fabricate research tools prototypes and fixtures across a broad range of methodsnPrepare materials set up and operate fabrication equipment and conduct checks on finished componentsnWork directly and frequently with researchers designers and engineers to interpret concepts and translate them into physical prototypesnSelect appropriate materials processes and tolerances based on intent rather than fixed specificationsnOperate and maintain lab equipment to high safety and quality lab operations including tooling consumables and equipment readiness

3 years hands-on experience across a broad range of fabrication equipment including 3D print (FDM / SLA) CNC router laser cutters and bench toolsnExperience working with a variety of materials including metals plastics and flexible or soft materialsnAbility to model and modify complex 3D parts in CAD and optimize for rapid nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate directly with interdisciplinary stakeholdersnComfort with ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a research environmentnAbility to validate dimensions and critical features using metrology nExperience with work ticketing systems (such as Jira)

5 years of hands-on experience with additive processes: 3D printing (FDM / SLA) powder-based additive injection moldingnAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as informal sketches and verbal descriptionsnProficient in complex assembly of prototypesnStrong eye for design or visual aestheticsnInterest in learning new fabrication methodsnExperience developing SOPs for assembly worknDegree in manufacturing mechanical engineering industrial design or equivalent work experience