Product Design Engineer - Softgoods

A technology company that creates innovative products with a focus on precision engineering and memorable customer experiences.
$128,300 - $237,500
Hardware
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Product Design Engineer - Softgoods

Apple's Softgoods Engineering team is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Boulder. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge products including iPhone accessories, iPad accessories, Watch bands, Audio, and Vision Pro devices. The team specializes in working with textiles, leather, silicone, and soft polymers, bringing Apple's engineering precision to soft materials products.

As a Product Design Engineer, you'll be immersed in a collaborative environment working alongside diverse teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Operations, and Software. The position requires strong technical skills in CAD, engineering analysis, and prototype development, combined with the ability to work directly with manufacturers and solve complex problems.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $128,300 to $237,500, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and education reimbursement. You'll be part of a relatively new team at Apple, working in a beautiful customized lab where innovation and creativity are paramount.

This position is perfect for someone with at least 3 years of experience in product design who is passionate about bringing engineering precision to soft materials. The role involves travel to China for engineering builds and requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills. Join Apple's team in Boulder and be part of creating the next generation of innovative products that combine precision engineering with soft materials technology.

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Responsibilities For Product Design Engineer - Softgoods

  • Work with cross-functional teams to conceive, design, validate, and launch new products
  • Collaborate with Industrial Design, System PD, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Reliability, and Software teams
  • Define CAD and create drawings
  • Collaborate with vendors to produce parts
  • Perform engineering analyses using hand calculation, computer simulation, FEA, dimensional tolerance analysis
  • Assemble early prototypes
  • Travel to China to support engineering builds
  • Solve problems on the assembly line

Requirements For Product Design Engineer - Softgoods

  • At least 3 years of experience in production part design utilizing a variety of engineering materials
  • Good engineering fundamentals (beam bending, free body diagrams, GD&T, etc…)
  • 3D and 2D CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Solid verbal and written presentation skills (Keynote or Powerpoint)
  • Experience using spreadsheets to analyze engineering data using statistics (FAI/CPK, tolerance analysis)
  • Experience engaging with manufacturers
  • Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Benefits For Product Design Engineer - Softgoods

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

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