System Product Design Engineer

As a Product Designer on this team, you will be given ownership over the mechanical design of specific parts or modules within the product and will be responsible for the analysis, assembly, and reliability of these parts.The role spans the entire spectrum of product design development: concept development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, detailed design, drafting, DOE development, testing, manufacturing and quality analysis. This role will have a significant focus on softgoods and human ergonomics, so experience in both areas is preferred.

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

7+ years of hands-on, detailed product design experience

Strong analytical skills with regard to mechanical engineering theory

Experience in softgoods product design (textiles, manufacturing techniques)

Experience working in technical project groups in a professional environment

Proficiency in 3D CAD (any modelling package)

Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings

Proficiency in performing tolerance analyses

Working knowledge of FEA principles

Practical experience working through DFM challenges with external vendors

Wide knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes

Experience with vendor FAI/CPK dimensional reports

Consumer electronics knowledge in a majority of these disciplines: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, silicon, antennas, batteries, thermals

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including emails, preparing slide presentations, and presenting technical concepts to multi-disciplinary teams

Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Experience collaborating with Asian manufacturing facilities, specifically in high-volume mass production

Some domestic and international travel will be required

Experience in ergonomics and human factors a plus

Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization a plus

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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