Product Design Engineer – Retail and Events Product Design

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Product Design Engineer for Retail and Events Product Design. You will develop architectures, model mechanisms in 3D, and work with operations to establish manufacturing processes for Apple’s retail spaces and events.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years in mechanical design, and ability to travel internationally. Expect collaboration with cross‑functional teams and a strong emphasis on manufacturability and performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• 2+ years demonstrated ability in mechanical design.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling systems and workflow.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Developing initial product architectures and new technology concept investigations
• Designing 3D models of mechanisms and drafting 2D documentation of all parts and assemblies
• Building and evaluating physical models to evaluate functionality, manufacturability, and performance
• Collaborating with operations teams and external vendors to develop manufacturing and assembly processes
• Analyzing data generated from lab experiments and vendor builds to inform engineering decisions
• Traveling both domestically and internationally to piece part and assembly vendors to realize the physical design and find root cause for failures

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD modeling systems

Job description

Product Design Engineer – Retail and Events Product Design

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Apple is seeking a product design engineer to join the Retail and Events Product Design (REPD) team. We are a diverse group of engineers who design and develop integrated hardware solutions for retail spaces and special Apple events like new product announcements, developer conferences, and store openings. These solutions are engineered to elevate and showcase Apple products in magical and transformative ways! We value engineers with a desire to acquire new skills and further their professional development. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply knowledge in many engineering fields, including material selection, machine design, manufacturing processes, stress and failure analyses, PCB integration, and cosmetic finishing. We work best with excellent communicators who are able to collaborate with multi-functional teams within Apple, like the Industrial Design Group, as well as external suppliers. Delivering the best customer experience is our shared goal!

Description

Your responsibilities will span technology development and concept generation to detailed design, analysis, and testing through mass production of complex assemblies. You will also be responsible for the design and engineering of products that meet the requirements of our internal customers, carefully balancing competing needs across design, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Developing initial product architectures and new technology concept investigations
• Designing 3D models of mechanisms and drafting 2D documentation of all parts and assemblies
• Building and evaluating physical models to evaluate functionality, manufacturability, and performance
• Collaborating with operations teams and external vendors to develop manufacturing and assembly processes
• Analyzing data generated from lab experiments and vendor builds to inform engineering decisions
• Traveling both domestically and internationally to piece part and assembly vendors to realize the physical design and find root cause for failures

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines.
• 2+ years demonstrated ability in mechanical design
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling systems and workflow.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer electronics products.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• 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.
• Experience with component modules (connectors, batteries, electronics packaging, PCBAs).
• A passion for functional design and an appreciation for detail.
• Flexibility and comfort working in a constantly evolving environment.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with self-motivation to identify and drive resolution on design issues across multiple projects.
• The ability to articulate design issues in quantitative terms both verbally and with documentation.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.