Accessories Product Design Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

This is a hands-on individual contributor role. Will work with internal and external product development partners to create a variety of innovative accessories for Apple devices. Together, we will conceive, design, and bring into production products that will re-define and enhance the mobile experience. We will work closely with many different multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Safety and Marketing to provide guidance to best in class accessory development partners. Apply today!

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mechanical design (preferably working experience in consumer electronics)

• Product design leadership with oversight over multiple contributors/partners

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and general mechanical engineering analysis.

• Fundamentals of engineering: strength of materials, material science, statics, heat transfer. Good understanding of different materials and grades.

• Demonstrated expertise designing parts for a broad range of manufacturing processes: plastic injection molding, compression molding, metal stamping, metal injection molding, die casting, metal extrusion, metal machining, etc.

• Multi-functional design skills including mechanism design, electro-mechanical integration and PCB mechanical design, design for high volume production (including statistical process control, fixture design, metrology)

• Design validation skills including tolerance analysis, numerical analysis (FEA), mechanical prototyping, failure analysis, and design of experiments

• 3D and 2D CAD skills including GD&T

• Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to communicate effectively to peers, subordinates, and executive staff.

• This position will require domestic and international travel (15%).

Description

Responsibilities include concept generation, architecture development, module integration, and knowledge transfer to development partners. Partner with internal resources for testing and analysis to ensure high quality product development and manufacturing. Guide development partners through custom component integration and test procedures. Oversee detailed engineering development and manufacturing ramp process.

Education & Experience

BSME required

Additional Requirements

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 $138,900.00 and $256,500.00, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.

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