Product Design Engineer

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.

Description

As a Product Design Engineer on this team, you be driving mechanical architectures and specs to achieve comfort and fit across the population. Your work will involve the entire spectrum of product design development: concept & spec development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, DOE development, and user testing. This work is undertaken in our offices, our labs and workshops, and in partnership with our vendors. You will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft future products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar major
Experience in ergonomics, biomechanics, or human factors
Experience working in and/or leading technical project groups in a professional environment
Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams
Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Detail orientated, organized, and capable of handling multiple assignments at once
Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or adjacent field
Experience shipping wearable devices
Experience converging complex products with design and research teams
Experience with high-volume mass production
Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals
Familiarity with tolerance analysis, experience releasing 2D drawings
Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization
Working knowledge of FEA principles

Pay & Benefits — San Jose, 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

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.