Apple Watch Product Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Summary

Be an integral part of a small and visible team of world-class Mechanical Engineers making Apple’s first wearable product line. Define and design the future of WATCH. As a member of the WATCH design team, you will build the next generation of the world's most advanced wearable device. You will work closely with cross-functional teams like Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Antenna, Reliability, Sensors, Environmental, and Marketing to bring future products to life. The WATCH Product Design team is responsible for all of the mechanical parts that make up the Watch in all sizes and materials, as well as the metal mesh, metal link, and rubber bracelets.

Description

You will go beyond the industry norm and demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas. We promote innovation and new technology to further improve Apple's hardware performance and user experience. The same passion for innovation that goes into products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

Responsibilities

• Building prototypes to validate function, manufacturability, and robustness
• Analyze data generated from builds and lab experiments
• Perform design evaluation through analytical tools such as FEA, tolerance analysis…etc.
• Work with cross functional teams to evaluate and develop supply chains feasibility and capability
• Interacting with vendors to develop manufacturing processes and tooling concepts
• Define testing requirements and equipment and analyze the data produced
• Support build activities including finding root cause for failures and solutions for issues that impede build progress

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ Years in detail part and product design
• 1 year and above experiences using CAD and drawings (GD&T)
• 1 year and above experiences usingPlastic and metal part design
• 1 year and above experiences in Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly
• Analytical and problem solving skills as applied to Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in ME or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years in detailed part and product design
• Strong materials knowledge
• Involved in NPI processes with Apple products
• Experience working with oversea counterparts

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.