Accessories Product Design Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in California is seeking an Accessories Product Designer to drive the next generation of wired data and power transmission across multiple systems and stand-alone products. You will design cable solutions balancing functionality with size, reliability, cost, cosmetics, and environmental goals.

You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Reliability, Technical Program Management, and Hardware Engineering to take concepts from architecture through production ramping, shipping robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting technical data to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with designing injection and/or compression molded parts and/or stamped parts and/or deep draw metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Design cables and assemblies to meet product and cross-functional requirements.
• Review and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) documentation.
• Support module and system-level builds.
• Review test results and drive failure analysis and corrective action support.
• Travel of approximately 5-10% to Asia.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

2D drawings

Job description

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of we shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Join our Accessories Product Design team and drive the future of wired data and power transmission across multiple systems and stand-alone products. We are a dynamic group that leads new product introduction from the architectural phase through production ramping. We work collaboratively with many groups from Industrial Design to Reliability to Technical Program Management and Hardware engineering. Leave your mark on future Apple products.

Description

In Accessories Product Design, you will directly interface with many system teams from Mac to Audio to Vision and everything in between. You will design cable solutions in the most efficient and elegant ways possible. Use your creative intellect to drive the next generation of technologies into our cable designs, all while balancing functionality with size, reliability, cost, cosmetics, and environmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Design cables and assemblies to meet product and cross-functional requirements, including Industrial Design, Signal Integrity, Reliability, Safety, Cosmetic, Functional, and other requirements
• Review and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) documentation.
• Support module and system-level builds
• Review test results and drive failure analysis and corrective action support
• Travel of approximately 5-10% to Asia

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years of mechanical design experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting technical data to multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with designing injection and/or compression molded parts and/or stamped parts and/or deep draw metal parts

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing
• Experience with component modules (Connectors, batteries, electronics packaging, PCBAs) or AC Power
• Understanding of how to size wires, select connectors and shielding to meet signal integrity and/or power requirements
• Experience with designing stamped sheet metal parts and/or deep drawn metal parts
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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