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Haptics Product Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$129.3k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead the design, development, and validation of next-generation haptic actuators and experiences. End-to-end mechanical design and integration of a haptic actuator from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Design and define mechanical components and assembly schemes
  • Brainstorm concepts and solutions to haptic related challenges
  • Prototype, evaluate, and debug innovative ideas
  • Generate detailed specifications and drawings
  • Analyze static and dynamic structures to quantify fundamental device performance through simulation and experiments
  • Participate in the development of new manufacturing and assembly processes with external vendors
  • Periodic international travel based on project needs (< 10%)
  • Validate and characterize designs through multiple iterations
  • Conduct failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions
  • Generate new intellectual property
  • Collaborating with Industrial Design and system engineering groups to determine and achieve both functional and aesthetic goals
  • Designing for manufacturability with Process, Manufacturing Design, Technical Operations, and other cross-functional teams
  • Communicating multi-functionally and throughout management structure on a regular basis (written, verbal, and presentation)
  • Managing and tracking multiple priorities within schedule requirements
  • Leading design reviews and design documentation releases

Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
  • Experience with 3D CAD, 2D drafting, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanics
  • Skilled at problem-solving, using tools like the scientific method, root cause analysis, and DOE creation (Design of Experiments)
  • Proficient with mechanical or electromagnetic FEA tools
  • Applied knowledge of electrical circuits, material science, and basic chemistry
  • Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Project experience in consumer electronics products design
  • Design and/or research experience with haptic technologies
  • Experience in the design and application of electromagnetic and actuators
  • Expert knowledge of electro-mechanics and dynamics
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools (JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc)
  • High volume mass production experience (DFM)

Skills

Required:3D CAD2D draftingGD&TFEADOEEM actuators
Nice to have:Materials scienceElectrical circuits

Benefits

  • Apple benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts on products and services, reimbursement for certain educational expenses, discretionary bonuses or commission opportunities, relocation support
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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