Product Design Engineer

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$143,100 - $214,500
Hardware
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Consumer

Description For Product Design Engineer

Apple, a global leader in consumer technology, is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join their innovative hardware team in Cupertino. This role represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of future Apple products in the home space.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $143,100 - $214,500 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and stock options. As a Product Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of product innovation, working on cutting-edge hardware solutions that millions of people will use.

Your responsibilities will encompass the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept to mass production. You'll be engaged in architecture planning, creating detailed 3D CAD and 2D drawings, and conducting critical tolerance analysis to ensure successful manufacturing outcomes. The role requires expertise in various manufacturing processes for metals, plastics, and soft goods, as well as the ability to run design experiments to validate engineering options.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with at least one year of relevant experience. You should be well-versed in mechanics of materials, heat transfer, mechanism design, and various manufacturing methods including injection molding, die-casting, and stamping. Proficiency in 2D design drawing, metrology equipment, PCB design, and finite element analysis is essential.

Working at Apple means joining a team of extraordinary individuals who are passionate about creating products that enhance people's lives. The company offers excellent growth opportunities, including education reimbursement for career advancement, stock purchase options, and comprehensive benefits. The role involves some international travel (10%) and offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while collaborating with world-class engineers and designers.

This position is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving abilities and has a passion for developing innovative hardware solutions. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of excellence in everything they do.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Product Design Engineer

  • Design, develop and validate future individual parts and modules within Apple products
  • Engage in initial architecture planning, 3D CAD and 2D drawings
  • Define and complete critical Tolerance Analysis
  • Cross-functional management of system modules design and integration
  • Vendor and manufacturer communication and support
  • Design parts with various manufacturing processes
  • Run critical Design of Experiments (DOE)

Requirements For Product Design Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • One year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
  • Experience with Mechanics of Materials, Heat Transfer and Mechanism design
  • Experience with Product design, from initial concept to product architecture development
  • Experience with 2D Design Drawing for manufacturing
  • Experience with Metrology equipment
  • Experience with Design and manufacturing of PCB, FPCB and assemblies
  • Experience with Tolerance Analysis
  • Experience with Manufacturing Design of Experiments
  • Experience with JMP or Minitab for statistical analysis
  • Experience with Prototyping design and fabrication
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis
  • Experience with Soft Goods product design

Benefits For Product Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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