Subject Matter Expert - Fixture

Shenzhen Until 9/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

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 create 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 and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Join our Apple SME team shaping the future of advanced coating technologies!
As a PVD fixture SME, you’ll design and implement cutting-edge PVD fixtures to meet exacting coating uniformity and coverage standards for complex 3D components in Apple’s premium product enclosures. Collaborate with global experts, optimize deposition processes, and play a vital role in launching revolutionary products worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Design/Manufacturing (MS preferred)
5+ years in fixture/machine development (R&D or production)
Expertise in materials & fabrication (CNC, stamping, MIM, laser, injection molding)
Advanced CAD/CAM skills (Solid Works, CATIA, UG, Pro/E, etc.)
Fluent English capability

Preferred Qualifications

Strong cross-functional communication & project management
End-to-end program management in matrix organizations
Passion for innovation & advanced manufacturing
Vacuum technology & high-vacuum equipment design
Mechanical failure analysis & production validation
Programming, simulation, big data analytic, Machine Learning/AI in manufacturing, FEA expertise

About this role

Summary

Designs and implements PVD fixtures for advanced coating processes in Apple products.

Job title

Subject Matter Expert - Fixture

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Shenzhen, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Mechanical DesignManufacturingCNCCAD/CAMFluent English

Preferred skills

cross-functional communicationproject managementvacuum technologyfailure analysisprogramming

Specializations

PVDfixture designvacuum technologymanufacturingCAD/CAM
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

On-site City