Product Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a senior product design engineer to lead mechanical design of mechanisms and mechatronic systems from concept through validation.

You will push performance in highly integrated electro‑mechanical packaging and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to realize innovative solutions. The role emphasizes hands‑on design, 3D CAD, 2D drawings, and delivering robust products while communicating complex concepts to multi‑disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or similar field
• 5+ years of hands-on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience
• Experience selecting and integrating electronics, sensors, and mechanisms in challenging packaging environments
• Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills
• Experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements
• Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
• Detail orientated and capable of handling multiple assignments at once

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design (3D and 2D drawings)
• Mechanism design and integration
• Electrical component integration (sensors, electronics, wiring, and harnesses)
• Prototype, evaluate, develop, and harden designs
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Skills

3D CAD

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

MS/PhD in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

One of Apple’s R&D groups is currently seeking a senior product design engineer. This engineer will be responsible for mechanical design of mechanisms and mechatronic systems from concept generation through physical implementation and validation. We are looking for passionate and creative individuals to explore concepts and push the performance bounds of packaging and performance in highly integrated electro‑mechanical systems. Innovation is in your hands! We are ready to help you help us grow.

Description

In this role you will partner with cross‑functional teams such as electrical, controls, and embedded firmware engineers to realize mechatronic system designs.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design (3D and 2D drawings)
• Mechanism design and integration
• Electrical component integration (sensors, electronics, wiring, and harnesses)
• Prototype, evaluate, develop, and harden designs
• Close collaboration with cross‑functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or similar field
• 5+ years of hands‑on, mechanism and mechatronic product design experience
• Experience selecting and integrating electronics, sensors, and mechanisms in challenging packaging environments
• Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills
• Experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes based on engineering requirements
• Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi‑disciplinary teams
• Detail orientated and capable of handling multiple assignments at once

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in mechanical engineering or similar field
• Fluent in Siemens NX including surfacing tools
• Experience working through entire product cycle including shipping product experience
• Experience leading teams through product development cycle from concept development to production bring up

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses—including tuition—for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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