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Apple Inc. · Cupertino, CA, USA
Manufacturing Design Intern, iPhone/iPod Team
01/2014 — 08/20141 Hardware Labs
Overview
Enhanced iPhone manufacturing efficiency by co-inventing a USPTO patent for laser-colored sapphire fabrication, reducing per-unit manufacturing costs by 13% for next-generation products.
Key Contributions
- → Awarded USPTO patent for a novel laser technology, reducing per-unit manufacturing costs by 13% for next-generation products.
- → Spearheaded process development for high-precision components, scaling from initial concept to high-volume manufacturing.
- → Formulated Design of Experiments (DOE) for advanced laser applications and surface finishing of metals and ceramics.
- → Collaborated cross-functionally with Quality, Reliability, and Product Design teams to execute critical product validations.
- → Initiated and drove 3 mechanical R&D projects directly integrated into Apple's consumer product ecosystem.
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R&D & Operations
Infinite Loop — Cupertino, CA
Apple's historic corporate headquarters (1993-2017) known for its university-like six-building design and intensive R&D hardware labs.