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# Service Architecture Engineer

- **Company:** Applecare Engineering
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Modular Design, Service-Oriented Architecture
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7bca1a91-1edf-496a-914e-0e174472c33e

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of running multiple simultaneous projects, communicating results to peers, leadership, and 3rd parties. The person filling this position will be a hands-on, focused, and self-motivated engineer with excellent technical and organizational skills, and a strong desire to succeed in a challenging environment., 5+ years of experience in hardware service engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering

Hands-on experience with product disassembly, repair procedures, or DFM/DFA analysis

Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify problems and measure improvements

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD models

Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners

Impeccable attention to details

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with myriad partners

Highly effective communicator, strong in both spoken and written skills; sharp interpersonal skills with understanding of how to reach varied audiences in a climate of debate

Experience with consumer electronics repair or service operations

Familiarity with adhesive technologies, fastener systems, and modular design principles

Experience with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or similar)

Knowledge of regulatory requirements including EU Ecodesign, right-to-repair legislation, or environmental compliance standards

Executive presence - comfortable presenting to senior leadership with hunger for collaboration and courage towards problem-solving

Calm under fire, high complexity, fast-paced environments

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; our positions require periodic travel to address and anticipate global needs

## Description

In this role, you will conduct repairability assessments at key product milestones, partner with design teams to improve serviceability, and develop repair procedures that enable efficient, high-quality service. You'll work across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and Vision product lines - seeing products before they launch and influencing decisions that affect how they're repaired for years to come.