Accessory Product Design Engineer

Summary

Apple is a place where people come to do the best work of their lives. We obsess over the details to make products that surprise and delight. As a member of a multi-functional design team at Apple, you will help to create the next generation of the world's finest devices. You will conceive, design, and bring into life products that will redefine the user experience.

The accessories Product Design team works across a variety of product categories within Apple. We are a dynamic group that tackles new projects and helps guide them from early architecture explorations all the way through mass production. You will collaborate with a wide assortment of cross-functionals teams to create and refine new designs, overcome technical challenges, and produce incredible products.

Description

We are looking to add a highly motivated Product Design engineer to the team. This role is for someone with strong mechanical design fundamentals, an ability to closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, and excellent communication skills. The role will require the ability to deliver outstanding design solutions while balancing multiple priorities on demanding schedules. In addition to the design of parts and assemblies in CAD, you will be responsible for building prototypes, validating their performance, and pursuing continual improvements. As designs mature, you will also work with vendors and contract manufacturers to implement and optimize your designs at scale.

Responsibilities

Mechanical design with 3D CAD and 2D drawings
Building proof of concept prototypes
Conducting technical analysis of design performance
Creating and presenting slides overviewing technical work and design status
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and achieve project goals
Partnering with external vendors and internal teams to optimize designs for function, manufacturability, and cosmetics
Reviewing test results, conducting failure analysis, and driving corrective actions
Support module and system-level builds
International travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in mechanical engineering, Product Design, or comparable fields
1+ years experience in Product Design or equivalent
Familiarity with 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
Fluency with mechanical engineering fundamentals
Varied knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
Experience with building prototypes or fabricating parts
Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in mechanical engineering, product design, or comparable fields
3+ years of professional mechanical engineering or Product Design experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings
Experience with design of consumer electronics, PCBs, and/or flexes
Familiarity with high volume mass production processes and challenges
Experience working and coordinating with different cross functional engineering disciplines
Direct experience with injection molding, CNC, stamping, forming, and/or welding
Capability with tolerance analysis and/or geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience working with overseas manufacturers
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA)

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.