Accessory Product Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Presencial; USD 129.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple is seeking a highly motivated Product Design engineer to join the accessories Product Design team in Cupertino, CA. You will design parts and assemblies in CAD, build and validate prototypes, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new devices to mass production.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models and 2D drawings, presenting technical progress, and working with vendors to optimize design for manufacturability and cosmetics.

Formación

• BS in mechanical engineering, product design, or comparable field.
• 1+ years experience in product design or equivalent.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings.
• Fluency with mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with building prototypes or fabricating parts.
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Responsabilidades

• Mechanical design with 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Building proof of concept prototypes.
• Conducting technical analysis of design performance.
• Creating and presenting slides overviewing technical work and design status.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and achieve project goals.
• Partnering with external vendors and internal teams to optimize designs for function, manufacturability, and cosmetics.
• Reviewing test results, conducting failure analysis, and driving corrective actions.
• Support module and system-level builds.
• International travel up to 20%.

Conocimientos

3D CAD

2D drawings

Prototype building

Statistics knowledge

Communication skills

Educación

B.S. in mechanical engineering or product design

M.S. in mechanical engineering or product design

Herramientas

GD&T

FEA

Descripción del empleo

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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 and delight. As a member of a multi-functional design team at Apple, you will help to create the next generation of the world’s finest devices. You will conceive, design, and bring into life products that will redefine the user experience. The accessories Product Design team works across a variety of product categories within Apple. We are a dynamic group that tackles new projects and helps guide them from early architecture explorations all the way through mass production. You will collaborate with a wide assortment of cross-functionals teams to create and refine new designs, overcome technical challenges, and produce incredible products.

Description

We are looking to add a highly motivated Product Design engineer to the team. This role is for someone with strong mechanical design fundamentals, an ability to closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, and excellent communication skills. The role will require the ability to deliver outstanding design solutions while balancing multiple priorities on demanding schedules. In addition to the design of parts and assemblies in CAD, you will be responsible for building prototypes, validating their performance, and pursuing continual improvements. As designs mature, you will also work with vendors and contract manufacturers to implement and optimize your designs at scale.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design with 3D CAD and 2D drawings
• Building proof of concept prototypes
• Conducting technical analysis of design performance
• Creating and presenting slides overviewing technical work and design status
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and achieve project goals
• Partnering with external vendors and internal teams to optimize designs for function, manufacturability, and cosmetics
• Reviewing test results, conducting failure analysis, and driving corrective actions
• Support module and system-level builds
• International travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, Product Design, or comparable fields
• 1+ years experience in Product Design or equivalent
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
• Fluency with mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Varied knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
• Experience with building prototypes or fabricating parts
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in mechanical engineering, product design, or comparable fields
• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering or Product Design experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
• Experience with design of consumer electronics, PCBs, and/or flexes
• Familiarity with high volume mass production processes and challenges
• Experience working and coordinating with different cross functional engineering disciplines
• Direct experience with injection molding, CNC, stamping, forming, and/or welding
• Capability with tolerance analysis and/or geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA)

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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. 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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