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System Product Design Engineer - Interconnect

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a member of Apple's Interconnect team, you will contribute to the design and development of advanced interconnect technologies for the next generation of devices. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative products that enhance user experience. You will focus on designing high-speed and high-power interconnects, as well as developing charging accessories. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent; BSME or higher
  • Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to mechanical engineering
  • Fluency in 3D CAD software
  • Ability to design cosmetic and structural plastic and metal components
  • Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly
  • Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing
  • Experience presenting and communicating technical concepts, ideas, and solutions graphically
  • The ability to travel internationally (20%+)
  • Experience in detailed part and product design in consumer electronics
  • Experience with connector design, liquid and dust ingress protection, corrosion, and/or signal integrity
  • Experience with design for high-volume manufacturing
  • Mandarin language skills

Responsibilities

  • Conceive and design innovative interconnect technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development.
  • Manage multiple design tradeoffs and respond quickly to changes.
  • Develop complete charging accessories for consumer use.
  • Ensure designs meet manufacturability and assembly standards.
  • Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively.

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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