Interconnect Product Design Engineer

AECOM; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Interconnect Product Design Engineer to join their multi-functional design team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing next-generation products. Responsibilities include leading the design of innovative interconnect technologies and contributing to cross-functional projects, with opportunities for international travel. Ideal candidates will possess a mechanical engineering degree and strong analytical skills, along with experience in CAD software and product design.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Participation in stock programs

Range of discounted products and free services

Discretionary bonuses

Potential relocation assistance

Qualifications

• BSME or higher is required.
• Experience with mechanical engineering concepts.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas graphically.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed and high-power interconnects.
• Develop complete charging accessories.
• Manage multiple design trade-offs in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

3D CAD Software Fluency

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Assembly

Statistical Tolerance Analysis

Technical Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Interconnect Product Design Engineer

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Jun 05, 2025**

Role Number: **200573848**

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. You will work closely with many different cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Signal Integrity, Antenna, Reliability, Packaging, Safety, and Marketing. The team you’ll be working in has defined interconnect interfaces that have revolutionized the industry, and used on such innovative products as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AppleTV, and Vision Pro. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

**Description**

On the Interconnect team, you will contribute to all forms of interconnect technologies, including: designing highly customized high-speed and high-power interconnects, novel wireless interfaces, and developing complete charging accessories that our customers will use day in and day out. You should be extremely well organized and able to balance numerous program needs simultaneously, have excellent communication and social skills to help you quickly grasp issues, understand the details, and drive the appropriate resolution. We work in a highly dynamic and cross functional environment which will require you to respond quickly to changes, manage multiple design tradeoffs, and find creative, dynamic solutions.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent; BSME or higher

+ Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to mechanical engineering

+ Fluency in 3D CAD software

+ Ability to design cosmetic and structural plastic and metal components

+ Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly

+ Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing

+ Experience presenting and communicating technical concepts, ideas, and solutions graphically

+ The ability to travel internationally (20%+)

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience in detailed part and product design in consumer electronics

+ Experience with connector design, liquid and dust ingress protection, corrosion, and/or signal integrity

+ Experience with inductive power transfer, coils, and/or magnetic materials

+ Experience with antenna design and integration

+ Experience with permanent magnets, and magnet array designs

+ Experience working with overseas manufacturers

+ Experience with design for high-volume manufacturing

+ Mandarin language skills

**Pay & Benefits**

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 $143,100 and $214,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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