The role of Product Design Engineer at Apple involves working within the elite Audio Product Design team to enhance the Airpods experience. This team focuses on integrating advanced components into consumer electronics, ensuring sound quality and customer satisfaction. The position requires collaboration with various multi-functional teams, including Industrial Design and Audio Engineering. The role also includes problem-solving and product testing, with a dynamic work environment that may involve international travel.

• 3+ years of experience in product design or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design.
• 3-D CAD skills.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Some experience with basic finite element analysis and general mechanical engineering analysis.
• Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment.
• Ability to travel internationally (10%+).
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Consumer electronics design experience.
• Integration of wireless antenna (GSM, GPS, Wifi) into mechanical enclosures.
• Experience with component modules such as audio drivers, batteries, and power supplies.
• Design of audio subsystems including microphones, speakers, and receivers.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is preferred.

• Conceive, design, test, and solve problems for new audio products.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure product quality and innovation.
• Integrate advanced components into new product designs.
• Conduct statistical tolerance analysis and geometric tolerancing.
• Work in a dynamic environment that adapts to changing project needs.
• Travel internationally as required to collaborate with overseas manufacturers.

• 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.