The role of a product design engineer at Apple involves designing tight tolerance components for prototype systems and developing test infrastructure. The team is dynamic and focuses on crafting innovative products that enhance customer experiences. Candidates will work on complex consumer electronics projects alongside multidisciplinary teams. This position offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge engineering practices and contribute to groundbreaking Apple products.

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
• 3+ years of consumer electronics design experience with large multidisciplinary teams
• A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals including heat transfer and mechanics of materials
• Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX for components, assemblies, and drawings
• Experience working with electrical engineers to layout and build custom PCBs/FPCs
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

• Design tight tolerance components for prototype systems
• Develop test infrastructure for component characterization
• Characterize components and assembly processes
• Engage with vendors to yield successful parts and assemblies
• Own parts at various production stages

• 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.