Accessories Product Design Engineer, Beats

Apple Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted products

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation

Job summary

Apple is seeking a product design engineer for the Beats Accessories Product Design team to conceive, design, test, and bring into production a diverse array of accessory products. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Reliability, Software, and Marketing to define objectives and validate performance through mass production.

The role requires 2+ years in product design, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, DFM/DFA, tolerancing, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product design experience or equivalent.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) experience.
• Experience with tolerancing and material selection.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel internationally (≈10%).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts including plastic, metal, or softgoods parts.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on integration and performance requirements.
• Create 2D drawings and review dimensional inspection reports.
• Perform engineering analysis to ensure designs meet lifecycle requirements.
• Support factory builds and on-site development activities, including periodic international travel.
• Conduct failure analysis and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Product design

DFM & DFA

Tolerance analysis

Finite element analysis

Materials selection

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3D printing

CNC milling

Lathes

Job description

Apple is a place where people come to do the best work of their lives. We obsess over the details to make products that surprise, delight, and provide new ways to interact with the technology that changes our customers’ lives. The tight integration of engineering teams from hardware, software, silicon, and beyond sets Apple apart and provides unique opportunities for impact and innovation. The Beats Accessories Product Design team is seeking a product design engineer to work on the next-generation of products. We work in a highly-collaborative, fast-paced environment with teams across Apple including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Reliability, Software, and Marketing to define product objectives, design solutions, and validate the performance of those designs through mass production, all while keeping customer experience at the foreground. Our contributions have broad impacts – from the overall system size and shape down to the smallest details.

Description

As a member of our Beats Accessories Product Design team, you would conceive, design, test, solve problems, and bring into production a diverse array of accessory products. We work closely with various multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Reliability, Software, and Marketing. Expertly integrating advanced components into brand new products means every single day is different here! This role may require international travel (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts including plastic, metal, or softgoods parts
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand and execute on critical integration and performance requirements
• Create 2D technical drawings and review dimensional inspection reports
• Perform engineering analysis (including basic mechanical finite element analysis) to ensure designs meet all requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Support factory builds and on-site development activities, including periodic international travel
• Conduct failure analysis on failed units and determine corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in product design, or equivalent
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, and geometric tolerancing
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements
• Some experience with basic finite element analysis and general mechanical engineering analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to multi-disciplinary teams
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and driven to deliver with a high standard of quality
• Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
• Ability to travel internationally (10%+)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with overseas manufacturers
• Fluent in Siemens NX
• Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, CNC mills, lathes, or other fabrication methods)
• Integration of wireless antenna (GSM, GPS, Wifi) into mechanical enclosures
• Experience with component modules (Audio drivers, batteries, power supplies, camera modules, displays, inductive charging etc.)
• MS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.