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Product Design PhD Internships

Apple· Product Design
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About the role

PhD internship aimed at design, engineering and validation of hardware products, with collaboration across multiple teams to conceive and bring production-ready hardware that redefines user experience. Interns must be pursuing a PhD and plan to return to school after the internship.

Responsibilities

  • Design, engineering and validation activities for all hardware product lines
  • Help to create the next generation of the world's finest hardware devices
  • Conceive, design, and bring into production products that will re-define user experience
  • Work closely with multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Packaging, Safety, Hardware Engineering, EMC, Reliability and Marketing

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field of study
  • At the end of the internship, you must return to school to continue your education or the internship must be the last requirement for you to graduate
  • Prior research publications, internship experience, relevant project experience, teaching assistance experience, and/or relevant work experience (preferred)
  • Product design experience (preferably consumer electronics) (preferred)
  • Experience with component modules (LCD assemblies, batteries, camera modules, interconnects) and their interconnect (FPC design and ACF bonding) (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of materials science fundamentals for various materials (preferred)
  • Ability to use statistical tools and techniques (preferred)
  • Expertise in finite element analysis and general mechanical engineering analysis (preferred)
  • Proficiency in 3-D CAD tools (e.g., Unigraphics or Pro/ENGINEER) (preferred)
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (preferred)
  • Handheld, portable and/or hardware experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of integrating wireless antennas into mechanical enclosures (preferred)
  • Understanding of design of audio subsystems (microphone, speaker, receiver) (preferred)
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment
  • Proactive, initiative-taking
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Ability to manage multiple requests/tests simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Required:PhD student status in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field
Nice to have:Product design experience (consumer electronics)3-D CAD (Unigraphics or Pro/ENGINEER)

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations information available
  • Ongoing posting for future opportunities at Apple
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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