Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 225,300; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Watch design team.

You will work with Industrial Design, Electrical, Antenna, Reliability, and Marketing to define and realize the next generation of wearable devices. You will lead multi‑disciplinary design efforts, build prototypes for validation, perform failure analysis, and partner with vendors in Asia and internal teams to ship high‑quality parts across size and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, mechanics of materials).
• Understanding of tight‑tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques; functional dimensioning and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and statistical tolerance analysis techniques.
• CAD and drawings (GD&T).
• Working knowledge of FEA.
• Application of statistical tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in a multi‑functional setting and deliver outstanding design solutions.
• Build prototypes for design validation and drive failure analysis.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to realize parts across various production stages.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams to balance multiple priorities on demanding schedules.

Skills

Heat transfer fundamentals

Mechanics of materials

Tolerance stack‑up analysis

DFM / DFA

GD&T and CAD drawings

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Statistical tools & analysis

Vendor collaboration

3+ years mechanical design experience

Consumer electronics design experience

PCB/FPC layout collaboration

Bilingual cross‑functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Be an integral part of a small and visible team of world‑class Mechanical Engineers making Apple’s first wearable product line. As a member of the Watch design team, you will build the next generation of the world’s most advanced wearable device. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams like Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Sensors, Environmental, and Marketing to bring future products to life. The Watch Product Design team is responsible for all of the mechanical parts that make up the Watch in all sizes and materials.

Description

We are looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and thrives on innovation to help build the next generation of the world’s most innovative mobile devices. This role is for someone with strong mechanical design skills, an ability to lead projects in a multi‑functional setting, and excellent communication skills with both vendors within Asia and internal teams at Apple. The role will require the ability to deliver outstanding design solutions while balancing multiple priorities on demanding schedules. You will be responsible for building prototypes for design validation and driving failure analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals [heat transfer, mechanics of materials, etc]
• Understanding of tight‑tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques, mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning and tolerance stack‑up analysis)
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and statistical tolerance analysis techniques
• CAD and drawings (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of FEA
• Application of statistical tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
• 3+ years of consumer electronics design experience demonstrating the ability to work on complex products with large multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for making great products and solving tough design problems
• Experience with technical graphical communication of concepts, ideas, and solutions
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX [components, assemblies and drawings]
• Experienced with metrology and interpreting and deriving meaningful insights from FAI data
• Experience working with electrical engineers to layout and build custom PCBs/FPCs
• Experience owning parts at various production stages and a history of engaging with vendors to yield successful parts/assemblies
• Experience designing and integrating flexible circuits
• Experience designing and integrating PCBs
• Experience designing and integrating batteries

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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.

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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