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Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role is for a Mechanical Engineer on the Watch design team at Apple, focusing on the development of the next generation of wearable devices. The team is responsible for all mechanical components of the Watch, working closely with various cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design skills and a passion for innovation. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
  • A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals such as heat transfer and mechanics of materials
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience using various fabrication processes
  • Strong proficiency in Siemens NX for components, assemblies, and drawings

Responsibilities

  • Build prototypes for design validation and drive failure analysis
  • Deliver outstanding design solutions while balancing multiple priorities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design and Electrical Engineering
  • Engage with vendors to ensure successful parts and assemblies
  • Design and integrate flexible circuits, PCBs, and batteries

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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