Product Design Engineer - Watch

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

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Product Design Engineer for its new WATCH line based in Cupertino. This role involves crucial collaboration with mechanical engineering teams and ensuring innovation in wearable technology. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a background in mechanical design. If you are passionate about bringing revolutionary products to market, join Apple in shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan participation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in detailed part and product design required.
• Strong materials knowledge preferred.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and design the future of WATCH.
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring products to life.
• Demonstrate creativity in problem solving.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Design for Manufacturability

Design for Assembly

Education

BSME

MS preferred

Job description

Product Design Engineer - Watch

**Cupertino, California, United States**

**Hardware**

**Summary**

Posted: **Dec 13, 2024**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200583201**

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 Assembly

+ Analytical 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

**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) .

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