Input Device Product Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to bring our Magic products to life, collaborating with industrial designers, hardware, software, product integrity, and manufacturing teams to define the vision and explore multiple form factors.

With 2+ years in mechanical design and a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, you will lead designs through stress and tolerance analysis, DFMEA, prototyping, testing, and failure analysis, ensuring ergonomic optimization and

Qualifications

• 2+ years mechanical design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely-related major.
• Statics, strength of materials, kinematics, mechanism design and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Travel 10–15% internationally to support builds.
• Strong written and verbal communication to share design ideas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industrial designers, hardware, software, product integrity and tech teams to define product vision.
• Explore multiple form factors and develop new product architectures.
• Define kinematic behaviors for ergonomic optimization.
• Integrate mechanisms, sensors and other electromechanical components.
• Partner with internal manufacturing and external vendors to optimize for function, cosmetics and manufacturability.
• Ensure design meets requirements through stress/tolerance analysis, DFMEA, prototyping, testing and failure analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

DFMEA

Kinematics

Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

The Input Devices team is a passionate, hard‑working group of engineers from a diverse set of backgrounds and experience levels. Through our support for the iPad and Mac ecosystems, we develop innovative products that form the physical connection between the human body and the technology we seek to operate. The Magic comes from how our team intentionally designs with every customer in mind! From the 35 languages our keyboards support, to the multiple grip styles supported by Apple Pencil, to the infinite angle adjustability of our iPad keyboard line, the myriad of customers and the variety of ways they interact with the products we design is always our main focus. We are seeking someone who approaches problem solving with passion, creativity, and curiosity.

Description

In this highly impactful role, you will use your mechanical design engineering skills to bring our Magic products to life. Collaborating with industrial designers, hardware, software, product integrity, and technology teams to define the vision of a product. Exploring multiple product form factors and developing new product architectures. Defining kinematic behaviors to support ergonomic optimization. Integrating mechanisms, sensors, and other electromechanical components. Partnering with internal manufacturing teams and external vendors to optimize designs for function, cosmetics, and manufacturability. Ensuring design meets requirements through the life of the product through stress and tolerance analysis, DFMEA, prototyping, testing, and failure analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a mechanical engineering design role.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely‑related major.
• Solid engineering fundamentals: statics, strength of materials, kinematics and mechanism design, and manufacturing.
• Traveling ~10-15% of the year internationally to support engineering build activities.
• Great communication skills: written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate design ideas and contribute to brainstorms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely‑related major.
• Prior experience in other relevant industries promotes diverse perspectives and approaches to solving problems. Our team culture fosters a constant learning environment where many new and relevant skills can be developed on the job.
• Eagerness to work in a dynamic environment and dependably complete individual work.

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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