Human Factors Design Engineer - Interaction Measurement

In this role you will support Human Factor Engineers and Simulation Engineers providing them with data and creative solutions that help drive product development. You will work directly with teams around the company to conduct human-centered research and create actionable insights to inform product decisions.

Responsibilities include:
Developing instrumentation to capture human movement and product interaction
Conducting manual and automated 3D data capture for user-centered research and evaluation
Process, clean, and verify the integrity of 3D data. Investigate new 3D data sources that can extend and improve insights
Establishing trust-based relationships with design, engineering, and product development groups and applying expertise to help teams quickly identify the best design path

MS + 3 years of experience or PhD in an analytical field such as (but not limited to) Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, Physics (classical mechanics, thermodynamics), Metrology, Human Factors Engineering

Experience with designing user-studies that leverage motion capture, photogrammetry, laser scanning, force/pressure transducers and other electro-mechanical sensors or systems

Strong programming skills in a scripting language (Python, R, Matlab, etc), experience processing and analyzing human-body derived scans/meshes (e.g. photogrammetry, CT, MRI)

3+ years of experience using CAD and basic lab tools to enable design and fabrication of test fixtures and measurement systems

Advanced degrees are valued but applicable hands-on experience is still required

Familiarity with medical/comfort/fit/biomechanics/ergonomics research for informing commercial products

Experience prototyping 3D models for testing and validation

Experience using statistics to identify trends and anomalies in multivariate and/or medium- to large-scale datasets

Apple is currently seeking an enthusiastic team player to join a dynamic and collaborative group as an Anthropometry Engineer focused on anthropometry and 3D data capture and exploration. You’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development and continuing improvement of Apple hardware products by designing mechanical rigs and implementing scanning protocols from a human interaction perspective.

The role requires working at the intersection of many disciplines, on a variety of projects and with multiple partners. Curiosity to delve into new domains, the ability to learn from technical and non-technical cross-functional partners, and excellent communication are key.

Ideal candidates are are technical and skilled at setting up, operating, collecting, and analyzing outputs of quantitative data capture systems, such as motion capture. They intuitively think through anthropometric and anatomical considerations as they pertain to human-product interactions.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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