Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer

The Home Product Design team at Apple is growing and we are looking for a passionate and technically capable engineer to join us designing world class products and bringing them to life. The Product Design team leads development and integration of a wide range of parts, modules and technologies to bring new products and experiences to life. Bring your experience, insights, and innovations to share with, and learn from our team, to problem solve and help realize the next generation of Apple products.

Description

In this role you will own components, modules, system architectures and execution for a range of products within the Home. Development will include collaboration with subject matter experts across a wide range of Apple's internal teams, including Electronics, Power Supply, RF, Manufacturing Design, Industrial Design and many more. Skills you will strengthen on the job: Design ideation, design for assembly/manufacturability, designing for high volume manufacturing through injection molding, die casting, sheetmetal, machining and other process, metrology, fixture design, tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, statistical process control and more.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design development in 3D & 2D
• Electrical component and module integration
• Building proof of concept and prototypes, testing and analysis
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners to understand and execute on critical integration and performance requirements
• Partnering with external vendors & internal manufacturing teams to optimize designs for function, manufacturability and cosmetics
• Ensuring designs meet requirements throughout their lifecycles by performing stress, tolerance, and failure analyses
• International travel up to 20% to support development

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or comparable fields
• Two years of Mechanical Product Design, Consumer Electronics development, Engineering or comparable and relevant alternatives
• Strong mechanical engineering design and analytical skills
• Proficiency in any current 3D CAD package
• Excellent communications skills both within and external to technical teams
• Flexibility in design approach and a strong drive to excellence down to the finest details

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Three or more years of professional Product Design / Consumer Electronics experience
• Siemens NX CAD fluency
• High volume / mass production development experience
• FEA modeling experience with any major CAD software system
• Hands on experience with 3D Printers, CNC Mills, Lathes and / or other hand fabrication methods
• Experience in the areas of: GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiments

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. 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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.