Apple · 5 days ago
Product Design Engineer - Softgoods
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company that values diversity and innovation. They are seeking a highly motivated product design engineer to join their Softgoods Engineering team, responsible for designing and launching new products made from textiles and soft materials.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
You will be part of a cross-functional team to conceive, design, validate, and launch exciting new products
You will work closely with many different groups, including Industrial Design, System PD, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Packaging, Reliability, and Software
The team is responsible for products in the following categories: iPhone accessories, iPad accessories, Watch bands, Audio, as well as supporting other teams at Apple that wish to use soft goods materials in their designs
By joining our team, you will work side by side with your teammates inside Apple and at our partner facilities to define CAD, create drawings, and collaborate with vendors to produce these parts
You will perform engineering analyses on your designs using appropriate methods such as hand calculation, computer simulation, FEA, and dimensional tolerance analysis
You will assemble early prototypes, travel to China to support engineering builds, and solve problems on the assembly line
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering
At least 3 years of experience in production part design utilizing a variety of engineering materials
Good engineering fundamentals (beam bending, free body diagrams, GD&T, etc…)
3D and 2D CAD skills (NX preferred)
Solid verbal and written presentation skills (Keynote or Powerpoint)
Experience using spreadsheets to analyze engineering data (FAI/CPK, tolerance analysis)
Experience engaging with manufacturers
Creative problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Preferred
Knowledge of soft goods materials (synthetics, leather, adhesives)
Knowledge of soft goods assembly process (bonding, cutting, stitching)
MS degree in Engineering
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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