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Mac Architecture Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Mid-level design engineer role within the Core Integration Architecture (CIA) team, focused on developing future Mac architecture platforms through cross-functional collaboration and iterative prototyping from concept to resolved architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute novel design solutions to new and existing challenges, aspiring to think different
  • Prototyping new product ideas by 3D modeling, fabricating, assembling, and testing mockups
  • Drive cross-functional technology explorations, development, and system integration
  • Drive designs from blue sky concept to a coherent, resolved architecture

Qualifications

  • BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required; MS preferred.
  • 7+ years experience in designing / shipping consumer electronics or similarly complex products
  • 3D CAD modeling – i.e., NX (preferred), SolidWorks, ProE
  • Experience selecting appropriate engineering materials and manufacturing methods (CNC, forming, injection molding, rapid prototyping, etc.)
  • Able to characterize designs, run DOEs, and conduct root cause failure analysis
  • Experience juggling parallel design paths and adapting to ID direction
  • Able to leverage creativity to champion product vision with cross-functional partners
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Your ideas are only as good as your ability to share them
  • Committed to high presentation quality
  • Receptive and adaptable to leadership direction
  • Genuine curiosity and appreciation of industrial design
  • Occasional international travel when required

Skills

Required:Mechanical design3D CAD modelingMaterials selection & manufacturing methods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation may be eligible
  • employee stock programs and stock purchase plan
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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