Product Design Engineer - iPhone

Lensa; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Product Design Engineer in Cupertino, CA, to innovate for the next generation of mobile devices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high-quality product development with a focus on consumer electronics.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Possibility of bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical design specific to consumer electronics.
• Experience with contract manufacturers is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of FEA and component integration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building prototypes for design validation.
• Lead projects in a multi-functional setting.
• Work on-site at manufacturers for product implementation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelors or Masters/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

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Product Design Engineer - iPhone

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

Role Number: 200462446

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Passion works here, our community is made up of every kind of individual: artists and designers, engineers and scientists, problem solvers and doers. Together we build things and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. So if you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job. Just be ready to dream big!

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. As designs mature, you will also primarily work on-site at contract manufacturers within India to implement and integrate iPhones to enable product at scale.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years demonstrated ability in mechanical design (preferably consumer electronics products)
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, highly desirable
• Handheld/portable device experience, a huge plus
• Passion for making great products and solving tough design problems
• Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design including material selection
• 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.)
• Integration of wireless antenna (Cellular, GPS, WiFi, BT) into mechanical enclosures, a huge plus
• Integration of electrical subsystems (OLED/LCD, sensing, microphone, speaker, receiver, camera)
• Design of highly cosmetic enclosures with liquid and dust ingress protection, a huge plus
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling systems and workflow, Siemens NX proficiency preferred
• Solid understanding of FEA (stress analysis)
• Ability to travel internationally (20%+)
  

Education & Experience

Bachelors or Masters/PhD degree with a specialisation in Mechanical/Aerospace/Mechatronics Engineering and 3+ years of related proven experience

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 $264,200, 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) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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