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Product Design Engineer - iPhone

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

This role at Apple is focused on engineering innovation for the next generation of mobile devices. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design skills and the ability to lead projects in a multi-functional environment. Communication with vendors in Asia and internal teams is crucial for success. The position involves building prototypes, conducting failure analysis, and working on-site at contract manufacturers in India to integrate iPhones for large-scale production.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
  • 3+ years of consumer electronics design experience with complex products and multidisciplinary teams
  • A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals including heat transfer and mechanics of materials
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Strong proficiency in Siemens NX for components, assemblies, and drawings
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outstanding design solutions while managing multiple priorities on demanding schedules
  • Build prototypes for design validation and drive failure analysis
  • Work on-site at contract manufacturers in India to implement and integrate iPhones
  • Engage with vendors to ensure successful parts and assemblies
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to layout and build custom PCBs and FPCs

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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