Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Product Design Engineer to develop groundbreaking mobile devices. You will collaborate with diverse teams to design and manufacture innovative products. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical design and demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, particularly in consumer electronics.
• Experience in plastic and metal part design.
• Passion for making great products and solving design problems.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and design next-generation mobile devices.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design and Hardware Engineering.
• Lead integration and architecture efforts for iPhone.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Statistical tolerance analysis

Technical graphical communication

Problem solving

Education

BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Pro-E

Job description

Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Dec 03, 2024**

Role Number: **200519686**

As a member of a multi-functional design team at Apple, you will help to 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. You will work closely with many different cross functional teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Packaging, Safety and Marketing. You should have significant prior experience in Siemens NX and/or Pro-E, be extremely well organized and able to balance numerous program needs simultaneously. Your excellent communication and social skills will help you to quickly grasp issues, understand the details, and drive the appropriate resolution. We work in a highly dynamic environment which will require you to respond quickly to changes, manage competing demands, and find creative, dynamic solutions. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AppleTV. We have done the same with services, including the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. 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**

You will be working with many internal teams and contract partners, leading iPhone integration and architecture efforts. You will demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve Apple's hardware performance and user experience.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Experience in mechanical design (preferably internships or working experience in consumer electronics)

+ Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design including material selection

+ Handheld/portable device experience, a big plus

+ Passion for making great products and solving tough design problems

+ Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing, with focus on high volume manufacturing

+ Experience with technical graphical communication of concepts, ideas, and solutions

+ Experience with component modules (OLED/LCD, batteries, sensing, acoustic, camera modules, etc.) and interconnects (FPC design and interconnect bonding), a big plus

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Integration of wireless antenna (Cellular, GPS, WiFi, BT) into mechanical enclosures, a big plus

+ Integration of electrical subsystems (OLED/LCD, sensing, microphone, speaker, receiver, camera)

+ Design of highly cosmetic enclosures with liquid and dust ingress protection, a big plus

+ Siemens NX fluency desirable

+ Experience working with overseas manufacturers, a big plus

+ Mandarin language skills a benefit

+ The ability to travel internationally (20%+)

**Education & Experience**

BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering.

**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 $121,900 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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