Apple

Apple

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Product Design Engineer - iPhone

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$142.3K – $263.3K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States San Diego, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

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Role Summary

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This role supports the development of the next generation of mobile devices through mechanical design, prototype validation, failure analysis, and manufacturing integration. The engineer works with internal Apple teams, vendors in Asia, and contract manufacturers in India to implement and integrate iPhones for production at scale.

What You'll Do

  • Build prototypes for design validation
  • Drive failure analysis
  • Deliver mechanical design solutions while balancing multiple priorities and demanding schedules
  • Work with vendors in Asia and internal Apple teams in a multifunctional setting
  • Work primarily on-site at contract manufacturers within India to implement and integrate iPhones for product at scale

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Qualifications

Mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes; consumer electronics design experience with complex products and large multidisciplinary teams; understanding of heat transfer, mechanics of materials, precision fabrication, tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques, mechanical drawing composition, functional dimensioning, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM, DFA, and statistical tolerance analysis techniques.

Required

  • Mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
  • Consumer electronics design experience
  • Understanding of heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and precision fabrication
  • Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques
  • Mechanical drawing composition, functional dimensioning, and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and statistical tolerance analysis techniques

Preferred

  • Strong proficiency in Siemens NX [components, assemblies and drawings]
  • Experience with metrology and interpreting and deriving meaningful insights from FAI data
  • Experience working with electrical engineers to layout and build custom PCBs/FPCs
  • Experience owning parts at various production stages and engaging with vendors to yield successful parts/assemblies
  • Bachelor’s or Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Original job description

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Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Passion works here, our community is made up of every kind of individual: artists and designers, engineers and scientists, problem solvers and doers. Together we build things and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. So if you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job. Just be ready to dream big!

Description

We are looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and thrives on innovation to help build the next generation of the world’s most innovative mobile devices. This role is for someone with strong mechanical design skills, an ability to lead projects in a multi-functional setting, and excellent communication skills with both vendors within Asia and internal teams at Apple. The role will require the ability to deliver outstanding design solutions while balancing multiple priorities on demanding schedules. You will be responsible for building prototypes for design validation and driving failure analysis. As designs mature, you will also primarily work on-site at contract manufacturers within India to implement and integrate iPhones to enable product at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

- 3+ years of mechanical design experience using of a variety of fabrication processes
- 3+ years of consumer electronics design experience demonstrating the ability to work on complex products with large multidisciplinary teams
- A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals [heat transfer, mechanics of materials, precision fabrication]
- Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques, mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning and tolerance stack-up analysis)
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and statistical tolerance analysis techniques

Preferred Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Siemens NX [components, assemblies and drawings] - Experienced with metrology and interpreting and deriving meaningful insights from FAI data - Experience working with electrical engineers to layout and build custom PCBs/FPCs - Experience owning parts at various production stages and a history of engaging with vendors to yield successful parts/assemblies
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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 $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.
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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.