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Product Design Engineer - iPad

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin Metro Area), Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)full-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will utilize your mechanical design engineering skills to bring products to market, collaborating cross-functionally to refine and execute the product vision, and ensuring fit, form, and function through the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiating and collaborating cross functionally with various departments (Industrial Design, Product Integrity, EE, Manufacturing, SW, and technology groups) to refine and execute the product vision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • High degree of motivation, curiosity, passion and creativity
  • Design intelligence: mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, spatial reasoning, diligence in finding the best solution for each design challenge, attention to detail
  • Computer aided design (CAD) Skills: 3D CAD experience required - NX preferred, 2D drafting and GD&T preferred
  • Experience designing mechanical components for high volume manufacturing - specifically injection molded parts, sheet metal components, die-cast and machined parts
  • Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal, ability to clearly communicate design ideas, contribute to brainstorms
  • Engineering Fundamentals: statics, strength of materials, material science, statistics
  • Flexible design skills: tolerance analysis, design for assembly/manufacturability, electro-mechanical integration, simple fixture design, design for high volume manufacturing, developing initial product layouts, understanding of Statistical Process Controls (SPC), understanding of metrology
  • Experience in the design cycle from concept through manufacturing is a plus
  • Ability to travel up to 15-20% max throughout the year

Skills

Required:Mechanical design2D/3D CAD
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

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