Accessory Product Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. Cupertino, California is seeking a highly motivated Product Design engineer to join the accessories Product Design team. You will design parts and assemblies, build prototypes, validate performance, and work with vendors to scale designs for mass production.

The role requires strong mechanical design skills, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication. You will balance multiple priorities on demanding schedules and travel up to 20% international.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering, Product Design, or comparable field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Product Design or equivalent.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Fluency with mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
• Experience building prototypes or fabricating parts.
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.

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%

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Prototype development

Statistics knowledge

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Product Design background

Tools

3D CAD

2D drawings

Job description

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
• 3-5 years experience in Product Design or equivalent
• Proficiency 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
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering or Product Design experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Extensive experience 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 $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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