Product Design Engineer-AccessoriesCupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something you'll add something. Join our Accessories Product Design team and drive the future of external and internal wired data and power transmission across multiple systems and stand-alone products.

We are a dynamic group that leads new product introduction from the architectural phase through production ramping. We work collaboratively with many groups from Industrial Design to Reliability to Technical Program Management and Hardware engineering. Leave your mark on future Apple products.

DescriptionIn Accessories Product Design you will directly interface with many system teams from Mac to Audio to Vision and everything in-between.

You will leverage your experience with wire harness design and support system teams with sizing, routing and manufacturing both harness and internal cable solutions in the most efficient and elegant ways possible. Use your creative intellect to drive the next generation of technologies into our harness designs all while balancing functionality with size, reliability, cost, cosmetics and environmental goals.

ResponsibilitiesCreate engineering requirement documents. Advise system teams on best practices and options for wiring, harnessing, shielding and connectors. Size wiring per signal integrity requirements. Review and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) documentation. Support module and system level builds. Review test results and drive failure analysis and corrective action support. Travel of approximately 5-10% to Asia.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 3 years of mechanical design experience. 1

• yrs of work directly involved in the design and production of wiring harnesses or cabling. Proficiency in 3D CAD and creating 2D drawings. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting technical data to multi-disciplinary teams. Experience with designing injection and/or compression molded parts.

Preferred Qualifications3 years of mechanical design experience on wiring harness assemblies over the entire design cycle from architecture to production. Understanding of how to size wires, select connectors, and shielding to meet signal integrity and/or power requirements. Experience with designing sheet metal parts and electronics packaging.

Pay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.