Product Design Engineer - Watch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to help define and design Apple’s WATCH hardware.

You will work with Industrial Design, Electrical, and Marketing to create the next generation of wearable devices, shaping mechanical parts, bracelets, and integration across materials. The role involves international travel, collaboration with overseas manufacturers, and performance-driven development of manufacturable parts.

Qualifications

• BSME degree required.
• 3+ years in detailed part and product design.
• CAD and drawings using GD&T.
• Plastic and metal part design experience.
• Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly; strong analytical/problem solving in mechanical engineering.
• Working knowledge of FEA.
• Application of statistical tools and techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

FEA knowledge

Statistical tools

Education

BSME

MS preferred

Tools

CAD

GD&T

FEA

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. Define and design the future of WATCH. 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, as well as the metal mesh, metal link, and rubber bracelets.

Description

This position will require international travel (15%+). You will go beyond the industry norm and 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. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. We have done the same with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. The same passion for innovation that goes into products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSME
• 3+ years in detailed part and product design
• CAD and drawings (GD&T)
• Plastic and metal part design
• Design for Manufacturability, Design for AssemblyAnalytical and problem solving skills as applied to Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of FEA
• Application of statistical tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• MS preferred
• 3-7 years in detailed part and product design
• Strong materials knowledge
• Mass-production
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers

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.

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