Product Design Engineer - Channel Store Product Design

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Apple's retail presence extends far beyond its iconic stores—with over 30 times
more Apple partner stores than Apple Retail locations, the channel store
environment represents the greatest opportunity for customers to discover and
experience Apple products. As an emerging engineering team within the Channel,
Retail and Events PD org, the Channel Store Product Design (CSPD) team designs
store fixtures that bring Apple's products to life across an expansive and
diverse global network of partner stores. By balancing beauty, safety,
sustainability, and reliability, the team delivers the exceptional experiences
Apple customers expect. We are seeking a creative problem solver to take on
unique design challenges and the ambiguity that comes with an early-stage team.
The CSPD team provides unique opportunities for learning and applying knowledge
across many engineering disciplines, and values those with a desire to acquire
new skills and further their professional development. The CSPD team welcomes
diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives—drawing fresh influences from
outside the standard retail and furniture industries to drive innovation in
meaningful and unexpected ways.

The Channel Store Product Design Engineer will develop a deep understanding of
program design goals—including installation and maintenance requirements,
aesthetic design objectives, and safety standards. In this role, the engineer
will guide vendors through the design of a wide variety of store fixtures,
creating solutions that effectively merchandise and showcase Apple products
while enabling essential in-store functionality for store employees. Reporting
to the Channel Store Product Design Manager within the Channel, Retail and
Events PD org, this individual will work cross-functionally, demonstrating the
ability to actively listen to input from a wide range of partners, thoughtfully
challenge assumptions when needed, and fully commit to driving solutions forward
once a path is determined.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical intuition, understanding of solid mechanics and material properties
• Excited to work and learn in a collaborative environment
• Self-motivated, curious and attentive to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with FEA, DFMEA, and root cause analysis
• Computer and/or furniture industry experience not required. Serious consideration will be given to qualified candidates from other analytical fields with robust engineering fundamentals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees