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Product Design Engineer

AT Apple
Apple

Product Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and develop parts and modules for Apple Watch. Ideate, design, prototype, test, and organize parts and modules for Apple Watch product. Develop product functionality and requirements. Perform research for prototypes. Work with vendors to problem solve manufacturing and logistical issues. Solve technical problems using mathematical and statistical analysis, 3D CAD design of parts. Draft prototype drawings and develop technical requirements. Test product features and perform root cause analysis. Iterate on design concepts in 3D CAD with other engineers, and create presentations to discuss the design advantages and limitations. Attend technical meetings and contribute ideas for improvement on technical aspects of product design, including manufacturing methods, mechanical requirements, electrical requirements, optical requirements, thermal requirements, magnetic requirements, and requirements for final appearance. Create test plans for validation and understanding the technical aspects of a design, including limitations, reliability, low-likelihood scenarios, and expected high occurrence stresses. Build reporting with a diverse team of technical experts that bring perspectives and ideas that are helpful in designing Apple products. International Travel Required 10%. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or related field.
  • Education and/or experience with each of the following skills is required:
  • Utilizing 3D CAD for the detailed design of hardware system assemblies used for testing and production
  • Technical drafting and drawing using 3D CAD Software
  • Creating and communicating hardware design requirements to vendors
  • Utilizing static physics concepts and equations for developing technical requirements for hardware system design and testing
  • Design of Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Utilizing thermodynamics to develop manufacturing assembly processes
  • Utilizing dynamic physics to understand hardware reliability requirements and testing for real world use cases related to product design
  • Using presentation design software to communicate hardware system design problems and proposals
  • Applying design practices to consolidate requests and develop design proposals
  • Applying engineering practices for system or product design, including an understanding of safety factors and tolerance stacks
  • Utilizing Gaant charts resource planning and creating design validation plans

Preferred Qualifications

  • N/A

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200606059
Employment Type: Other

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