Hardware Product Design Engineer - Innovative Electronics

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Product Design Engineer to ideate concepts, prototype, test, and refine designs for the next generation of portable and desktop computers.

You will collaborate with industrial designers, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to optimize function, cosmetics, and manufacturability, while traveling up to 20% to Asia for factory builds. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with strong

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineering fundamentals include solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to brainstorm with teammates.
• 2+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Collaborative and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industrial designers, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to refine and execute product design.
• Develop initial product layouts and generate concepts; prototype, demonstrate, and test.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to optimize designs for function, cosmetics, and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs meet requirements throughout their lifecycle; perform stress and tolerance analyses.
• Travel up to 20% in Asia to support factory builds.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Solid mechanics

Material science

Heat transfer

Mechanism design

Manufacturing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Product Design Engineer to ideate concepts, prototype, test, and refine designs for the next generation of portable and desktop computers.

You will collaborate with industrial designers, hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to optimize function, cosmetics, and manufacturability, while traveling up to 20% to Asia for factory builds. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with strong