Interconnect Product Design Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

126d • $147,400 - $220,900

About The Position

As a member of a multi-functional design team at Apple, you will help to create the next generation of the world's finest devices. You will conceive, design, and bring into life products that will redefine the user experience. You will work closely with many different cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Signal Integrity, Antenna, Reliability, Packaging, Safety, and Marketing. The team you'll be working in has defined interconnect interfaces that have revolutionized the industry, and used on such innovative products as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AppleTV, and Vision Pro. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent; BSME or higher.
• Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to mechanical engineering.
• Fluency in 3D CAD software.
• Ability to design cosmetic and structural plastic and metal components.
• Experience in design for manufacturability and design for assembly.
• Experience with statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing.
• Experience presenting and communicating technical concepts, ideas, and solutions graphically.
• The ability to travel internationally (20%+).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in detailed part and product design in consumer electronics.
• Experience with connector design, liquid and dust ingress protection, corrosion, and/or signal integrity.
• Experience with inductive power transfer, coils, and/or magnetic materials.
• Experience with antenna design and integration.
• Experience with permanent magnets, and magnet array designs.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Experience with design for high-volume manufacturing.
• Mandarin language skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all forms of interconnect technologies, including designing highly customized high-speed and high-power interconnects.
• Develop novel wireless interfaces and complete charging accessories.
• Balance numerous program needs simultaneously.
• Drive appropriate resolution of issues through excellent communication and social skills.
• Respond quickly to changes in a highly dynamic and cross-functional environment.
• Manage multiple design tradeoffs and find creative, dynamic solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• A range of discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Opportunity to participate in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree