Job Description

Apple is seeking a passionate product design engineer to contribute to the development of innovative mobile devices. The role involves strong mechanical design skills, project leadership in a multi-functional environment, and effective communication with vendors and internal teams. Responsibilities include building prototypes, conducting failure analysis, and working on-site at contract manufacturers in India.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
3+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
3+ years of consumer electronics design experience with large multidisciplinary teams
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX
Experience with metrology and interpreting FAI data
Experience working with electrical engineers on custom PCBs/FPCs
Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)

Responsibilities

Design tight tolerance components for prototype systems
Develop test infrastructure and characterize components and assembly processes
Build prototypes for design validation
Drive failure analysis
Work on-site at contract manufacturers to implement and integrate iPhones

Benefits

Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.