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Product Design Engineer - iPhone

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (India)$129.3k - $194.7kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Engineering role focused on mechanical design for prototype systems and integration of iPhones at scale. Leads design, builds prototypes, conducts failure analysis, collaborates with Asia vendors and internal teams, and primarily works on-site at contract manufacturers in India to enable product at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Design of tight tolerance components for prototype systems, development of test infrastructure, and characterization of components and assembly processes.
  • Build prototypes for design validation and drive failure analysis.
  • Lead projects in a multi-functional setting and communicate with vendors and internal teams.
  • On-site work at contract manufacturers in India to implement and integrate iPhones for scalable production.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of fabrication processes
  • 3+ years of consumer electronics design experience with large multidisciplinary teams
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, mechanics of materials, precision fabrication)
  • Understanding of tight-tolerance fabrication and assembly techniques, mechanical drawing composition (functional dimensioning and tolerance stack-up analysis)
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and statistical tolerance analysis techniques
  • Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (components, assemblies and drawings)
  • Experience with metrology and interpreting/deriving insights from FAI data
  • Experience collaborating with electrical engineers to layout/build custom PCBs/FPCs
  • Experience owning parts at various production stages and engaging with vendors to yield successful parts/assemblies
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Skills

Required:Mechanical designDFM/DFATolerance analysisSiemens NXMetrology / FAI data interpretationVendor engagementCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:PCB/FPC layout collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commissions potential and relocation eligibility
  • Apple stock programs (RSU eligibility, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 23, 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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