Product Design Engineeer - Core Systems

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Product Design Engineer to join their multi-functional design team in Cupertino. The role involves creating innovative mobile devices, collaborating with various departments, and solving complex design challenges. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical design experience, proficiency in Siemens NX, and a passion for product excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, preferably with internships or in consumer electronics.
• Ability in plastic and metal part design, including material selection.
• Passion for creating excellent products and solving complex design problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and contract partners for iPhone integration.
• Demonstrate creativity in problem solving and adapt to new technical challenges.
• Promote innovation and leverage new technologies to enhance hardware performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Statistical tolerance analysis

Geometric tolerancing

Technical graphical communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Pro-E

Job description

Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Feb 04, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200589782

As a member of a multi-functional design team at Apple, you will help create the next generation of the world's finest mobile devices. You will conceive, design, and bring into production products that will redefine the mobile experience. Collaborate closely with teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Packaging, Safety, and Marketing. The ideal candidate has significant experience with Siemens NX and/or Pro-E, is highly organized, and can manage multiple program needs simultaneously. Strong communication skills are essential to understand issues, detail solutions, and drive resolutions. We operate in a dynamic environment requiring quick response to changes, managing competing demands, and creative problem-solving. Our innovations have transformed industries with products like the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, as well as services like the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. We are committed to innovation and making a positive impact on the world. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

Description

You will work with internal teams and contract partners, leading iPhone integration and architecture efforts. Demonstrate creativity in problem solving, think outside the box, and adapt rapidly to new technical challenges. Promote innovation and leverage new technologies to enhance Apple's hardware performance and user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, preferably with internships or in consumer electronics
• Ability in plastic and metal part design, including material selection
• Experience with handheld/portable devices is a plus
• Passion for creating excellent products and solving complex design problems
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing, especially for high-volume manufacturing
• Proficiency in technical graphical communication of concepts and ideas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with component modules like OLED/LCD, batteries, sensing, acoustic, camera modules, etc., and interconnects such as FPC design and bonding
• Experience integrating wireless antennas (Cellular, GPS, WiFi, BT) into mechanical enclosures
• Experience with electrical subsystem integration (displays, sensors, microphones, speakers, cameras)
• Designing highly aesthetic enclosures with ingress protection (liquid, dust)
• Fluency in Siemens NX
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers
• Mandarin language skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (20%+)
• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering