Senior Electromechanical Product Design Lead

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 216,200 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to inspire and guide a team of product design engineers in exploring and developing novel electromechanical systems.

You will champion design excellence, pushing boundaries while ensuring quality and manufacturability. Collaborating with Electrical, Software, Controls and Manufacturing teams, you will oversee detailed mechanical designs, 2D drawings and BOMs, and apply advanced simulation and analysis to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product design and development of electromechanical systems.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, heat transfer and materials science.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX).
• Thorough knowledge of engineering materials, understanding of property trade‑offs and interpreting FEA results.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and GD&T.
• Experience working with a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection moulding, casting).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including emails, slide presentations and presenting technical concepts to multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with external manufacturing vendors.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide a team of Product Design Engineers in the exploration and development of novel electromechanical systems.
• Champion design excellence, ensuring our creations embody Apple's commitment to simplicity, elegance, and uncompromising quality.
• Lead the team in pushing the boundaries of what's possible, exploring new technologies and approaches to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, where every team member is empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Electrical, Software, Controls, Manufacturing and others to bring groundbreaking concepts to life.
• Oversee the creation of detailed mechanical designs, 2D drawings and BOMs, ensuring precision and accuracy in every detail.
• Utilize advanced simulation and analysis techniques to optimize designs for performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Work closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure our designs are realized with the highest level of craftsmanship and quality.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the successful execution of our ambitious projects.
• Stay at the forefront of electromechanical design, exploring emerging technologies and trends to inform our future creations.
• Present compelling design concepts and technical details to internal stakeholders and external partners, inspiring excitement and confidence in our vision.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

FEA

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Machining

Injection molding

Casting

Job description

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to inspire and guide a team of product design engineers in exploring and developing novel electromechanical systems.

You will champion design excellence, pushing boundaries while ensuring quality and manufacturability. Collaborating with Electrical, Software, Controls and Manufacturing teams, you will oversee detailed mechanical designs, 2D drawings and BOMs, and apply advanced simulation and analysis to optimize