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Product Design Engineer - Core Systems

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role involves working as part of a multi-functional design team at Apple to create the next generation of mobile devices. The position requires collaboration with various internal teams and contract partners, focusing on iPhone integration and architecture efforts. Candidates should demonstrate creativity in problem-solving and adaptability to new technical areas. The role emphasizes innovation and improving hardware performance and user experience.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in mechanical design
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design including material selection
  • Experience with handheld/portable devices
  • Experience with technical graphical communication of concepts and ideas
  • Experience with component modules and interconnects
  • Integration of wireless antennas into mechanical enclosures
  • Integration of electrical subsystems into designs
  • Design of highly cosmetic enclosures with ingress protection
  • Siemens NX fluency is desirable
  • Experience working with overseas manufacturers
  • Mandarin language skills are a benefit
  • Ability to travel internationally (20%+)

Responsibilities

  • Conceive, design, and bring into production innovative mobile products.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design and Hardware Engineering.
  • Lead iPhone integration and architecture efforts.
  • Respond quickly to changes and manage competing demands.
  • Find creative solutions to complex design problems.
  • Promote innovation and new technology to enhance hardware performance.

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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